Noticing the importance of automotive safety earlier than most, Mr. Juichiro Takada developed and marketed Japan’s first seatbelts, airbags and child-seats. Through the use of accurate crash tests and feedback from overseas operations, he made a remarkable contribution to the progress of automotive safety and the growth of the automotive industry. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Juichiro Takada into the Hall of Fame.

Japan’s first seatbelt of 1961 released by Takata.

A car being crashed deliberately in order to test seatbelts, 1962.

Takata (front left) explaining a design feature to a NHTSA official in 1970.

Testing facilities at the Takata factory in 1972.

Takata seatbelts scored the highest in a NHTSA test in 1973. Note the human volunteer!

A 1977 childseat.

The Takata stand at the 1991 Frankfurt Show, with Takata talking to the VP of General Motors. Takata was also offering airbags as well as seatbelts as a supplier of complete passenger safety system.