Ibuka founded a radio repair shop

Ibuka established a radio repair shop in the Shirokiya Department Store, which had been damaged during the war, located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. This venture marked the beginning of a significant journey in the telecommunications industry. Shortly after the shop's inception, Morita, who learned about Ibuka's initiative through a newspaper article, reached out to him. Their correspondence led to a partnership, and with financial support from Morita's father, they co-founded Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. This company would later evolve into a major player in the electronics sector, known today as Sony Corporation. The establishment of the radio repair shop not only provided a service to the local community but also laid the groundwork for innovations in technology that would have a lasting impact on the industry. The collaboration between Ibuka and Morita exemplified the entrepreneurial spirit that emerged in post-war Japan, as they sought to rebuild and innovate in a country that was in the process of recovery. Their efforts contributed to the growth of Japan's economy and positioned the nation as a leader in technology and electronics in the following decades.