Mitutoyo Museum of Metrology

History of modern technology of precision measuring instruments throughout Mitutoyo's history

A unique museum of precision measurement consisting of the Numata Commemorative Hall and the Measuring Instrument Hall. The former traces the history of Mitutoyo since its establishment in 1934, while the latter features the evolution of precision measurement around the globe. The items in the museum’s collection have been certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry as forming part of the nation’s Heritage of Industrial Modernization.

We also have a pamphlet that explains the exhibition contents and Mitutoyo's history.

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Numata commemorative hall

Mitutoyo's history as a pioneer in precision measuring instruments has always been at the forefront of the times.

This is a history museum for measuring instruments. Numerous instruments are on display, as well as documents featuring the philosophy and history of Mitutoyo, which extends back more than 90 years. There are around 2500 items in this facility, most of which are actual objects providing important historical evidence.

Main Exhibition Contents

Chapter 1: Birth of Mitutoyo Manufacture

Mitutoyo's origin Kamata Factory

Chapter 2: Incipient Term

Domestic production of micrometers

Chapter 3: Term of Establishing Technologies

Strengthen the country and go to the world

Chapter 4: Term of Development

Enhancement of production technology

Chapter 5: Term of Leap

Rapid growth with electronic technology

Chapter 6: Establishing Key Technology

A new generation of Mitutoyo

Chapter 7: Toward a New Era

Compatible with high precision and high functionality

Chapter 8: Realization of Dream

The trajectory of founder Yehan Numata

Short movie "Realizing a Dream" shown at Numata commemorative hall

This short movie is shown at the entrance to the Numata commemorative hall. See how Mitutoyo, which began as the dream of founder Yehan Numata and started out as a small workshop, has grown to become a comprehensive manufacturer of precision measuring instruments active around the world today.

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Measuring instrument hall

Learn about the roots and evolution of measuring instruments through historical materials and products collected from around the world.

An internationally unique industrial museum that features the origins and evolution of precision measuring instruments around the world. It displays important items from its collection of measuring tools, related technical materials, photographs, books, catalogs and so on, from around the globe dating from the 19th century. There is also a section that lets visitors try their hand at precision measuring.

Main Exhibits

The standard of length