Mr. Shojiro Ishibashi made a major contribution to our automotive industry through the pioneering development and mass-production of the domestic pneumatic tire – an indispensable component for a motor vehicle’s reliable performance. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Shojiro Ishibashi into the Hall of Fame.
![](img/022-01.jpg)
A former ‘tabi’ warehouse became the first temporary tire factory.
![](img/022-02.jpg)
Tires being produced in the temporary factory.
![](img/022-03.jpg)
Memorial photograph taken to commemorate the birth of Bridgestone brand.
![](img/022-04.jpg)
The freshly completed Kurume factory in Kyushu.
![](img/022-05.jpg)
Poster from the early 1930s.
![](img/022-06.jpg)
Shojiro Ishibashi standing at the site of the Kurume factory.