| 1922 / Apr |
Takata Motor Research Institute was founded by Masuzo Takata at 3 Maruya-cho, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo (now Ginza 8-chome, Chuo-ku). |
| 1923 / Sep |
Company office was relocated to 9 Komagome-akebono-cho, Hongo-ku (now Bunkyo-ku) following the Great Kanto Earthquake. |
| 1925 / May |
Company name was changed to Takata Motor Enterprise and the office was moved to Minami-sakuma-cho 2-chome, Shiba-ku (now Minato-ku). |
| 1925 / May |
New factory was established in Midori-cho 3-chome, Honjo-ku (now Sumida-ku). |
| 1927 / Sep |
Japan’s first motor-driven railway car, the MF-70A was produced. |
| 1927 / Sep |
Takata Motor Enterprise office was moved back to Komagome-akebono-cho, Hongo-ku. |
| 1930 / Jun |
Tokyo factory was established in Osaki-cho. |
| 1932 / Oct |
The company became a joint stock company and changed its name to Takata Motor Manufacturing Corporation. |
| 1934 / Feb |
Tokyo factory was newly built and relocated to 5-23 Higashi-osaki, Shinagawa-ku. |
| 1937 / Apr |
Factory was constructed at 1803 Shimura-cho (now Azusawa 3-chome), Itabashi-ku for the relocation of the Tokyo factory. |
| 1939 / Jan |
Prince Asakanomiya visited the Tokyo factory to inspect production conditions. |
| 1939 / Apr |
Company name was changed to Tokyo Hatsudoki Corporation. |
| 1940 / Apr |
Deliveries to the military increased with the designation as a jointly controlled plant of the Army and Navy. |
| 1944 |
New factory was established in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture with the expansion of the war. |
| 1945 / Aug |
At the end of the war, orders to cease production were issued and the designation as a munitions company was annulled. |
| 1947 / Mar |
The headquarters was relocated to Kyobashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku. |
| 1949 / Oct |
Production of Japan’s first portable fire pump, the VC-50, began. |
| 1950 |
The TFL motorcycle engine (78cc) was launched. |
| 1952 / May |
The Puppy (58cc) motorized bicycle was launched. |
| 1956 / Sep |
Production of outboard motor the OB (1.5-horsepower) began. |
| 1964 / Feb |
The company applied for reorganization proceedings and filed for a temporary restraining order. |
| 1968 / Jul |
The headquarters (2-11 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku) was moved to Azusawa 3-chome, Itabashi-ku. |
| 1971 / Dec |
Application of the Corporate Reorganization Act was terminated. |
| 1972 / Jun |
Company name was changed from Tokyo Hatsudoki Corporation to Tohatsu Corporation. |
| 1982 / Jun |
Outboard motor the M70A was launched. |
| 1988 / Feb |
Tohatsu Marine Corporation was established as a joint-venture company with Brunswick. |
| 1990 / Feb |
Production and sales of outboard motor the M120A began. |
| 1990 |
Production and sales of outboard motor the M140A began. |
| 1990 / Aug |
Capital alliance was formed with Techno Kasei Ind. Corp. |
| 1993 |
Center-console-type boat the TF-20 II was announced. |
| 1998 |
Technical partnership agreement was concluded with Orbital Corporation for TLDI outboard motors. |
| 2000 / Apr |
New headquarters building was completed. |
| 2001 |
Portable fire pump the V20E (S) and portable fire pump for firefighting tournaments the VC72PRO were announced. |
| 2002 / May |
Sales company Tohatsu America Corporation was established in the U.S. |
| 2004 |
Portable fire pumps the VC72BS with an automatic water suction function and the VC85BS with the largest water discharge capacity of any domestic portable fire pump were announced. |
| 2004 / Dec |
Tohatsu Marine Corporation ended production in Okaya. |
| 2005 / Jan |
Tohatsu Marine Corporation moved its production base to Komagane. |
| 2005 / Jun |
Sales of 4-stroke outboard motors the MFS25B and MFS30B began. |
| 2006 / Mar |
Installation of company-wide optimization system (SAP’s ERP) was confirmed. |
| 2007 / Jan |
Sales of portable fire pump the VF53AS began. |
| 2007 / Aug |
Closing ceremony was held at the Tokyo factory. |
| 2011 |
2-stroke outboard motors the MX Series were launched. |
| 2013 / Jul |
OEM agreement was concluded with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for Honda’s 4-stroke outboard motors with 60 horsepower or more. |
| 2014 |
Outboard motors the MFS40/50A were announced and launched. |
| 2014 |
Sales of amphibious vehicles began. |
| 2016 / Apr |
Portable fire pump the VC72PRO III Limited was launched. |
| 2017 / Sep |
New logo “Tohatsu Blue Wings,” and new tagline “Feel the Wind™” were formulated. |
| 2018 / Aug |
The Tohatsu R&D Center was completed. |
| 2018 / Sep |
OEM supply agreement was concluded for pleasure boats with Yanmar Marine System Co., Ltd. |
| 2018 / Dec |
Sales of portable fire pump the VE90AS (Ti) began. |
| 2019 / Apr |
Sale of boats the TF-23X/23Xα began. |
| 2020 / Jun |
Sales of outboard motors the MFS75A, 90A, 100A, and 115A began. |
| 2021 / Aug |
Production of outboard motor the MFS140A began. |
| 2022 / Jan |
Centennial logo was announced. |
| 2022 / Apr |
Celebrated the 100th anniversary. |