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.

A former ‘tabi’ warehouse became the first temporary tire factory.

Tires being produced in the temporary factory.

Memorial photograph taken to commemorate the birth of Bridgestone brand.

The freshly completed Kurume factory in Kyushu.

Poster from the early 1930s.

Shojiro Ishibashi standing at the site of the Kurume factory.