Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Established in 1910 by Namihei Odaira, the company initially began by producing Japan’s first 5-horsepower electric induction motor. This pioneering motor was originally developed for and utilized within Japan’s copper mines, ultimately paving the way for Hitachi to emerge as a leader in electric motors and the domestic electric power industry.