There are a lot of Japanese companies that actually influence western everyday life. One of those companies certainly is Casio, as their iconic square timepieces and watches can be seen on people’s arms all around the world. Let’s have a closer look.

Casio Computer Co. is a multinational consumer electronics and commercial electronics manufacturing company headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Its products include calculators, mobile phones, digital cameras, electronic musical instruments and digital watches. It was founded in 1946, and in 1957 released the world’s first entirely electric compact calculator. Casio was an early digital camera innovator. During the 1980s and 1990s, Casio developed numerous affordable home electronic keyboards for musicians.
A number of notable digital cameras innovations have been made by Casio, including the QV-10, the first consumer digital camera with an LCD screen on the back, the first consumer three megapixel camera, the first true ultra-compact model, and the first digital camera to incorporate ceramic lens technology.

In the 1970s and 80s, Casio was known for its electronic calculators and electronic musical instruments. Today, Casio is most commonly known for making durable and reliable digital watches. The G-Shock range of shock resistant watches is popular, with the 1983 G-Shock DW-5600C being highly sought-after by collectors. Casio made a variety of digital watches with in-built games in the 1980s and 90s, which were highly popular at the time.

Casio also makes products for local markets, including a “Prayer Compass” watch designed to help Muslims pray on time and in the right direction.

Do you own any Casio products?