Takeshi Mitarai, one of the founders of Canon, along with his colleagues, Chiyoko Takayama and Saburo Uchida, established the company in 1937. As one of the original founders, Mitarai played a crucial role in the development and success of Canon in producing imaging and optical products.

Canon quickly became known for its innovation in the imaging industry under the leadership of Takeshi Mitarai and his co-founders. Throughout the years, Canon has pioneered many advancements in camera technology, printers, photocopiers, and other imaging products