Toshiba is Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the second largest integrated motor manufacturer, belonging to Mitsui Group.

Founded in July 1875 and formerly known as Tokyo Zhipu Electric Co., Ltd., the company was merged by Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. and Zhipu production Institute in 1939. Its business areas include digital products, electronic components, social infrastructure equipment, household appliances, etc.

Since the 1980s, Toshiba has changed from an enterprise with household appliances and heavy motors as the main body to a comprehensive electronic and electrical appliance enterprise including communication and electronics.

In the 1990s, Toshiba has made rapid development in the fields of digital technology, mobile communication technology and network technology, and has successfully changed from a giant in the home appliance industry to a pioneer in the IT industry.