Menicon Co., Ltd. Celebrates 75th Anniversary: Expansion of Special Website and Release of Commemorative Video

Menicon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 3-21-19 Aoi, Naka-ku, Nagoya; President and CEO: Koji Kawaura) is pleased to announce the expansion of its 75th-anniversary special website (available in Japanese and English) and the release of a commemorative video as of March 30, 2026.

Image of the 75th Anniversary Main Website

Menicon marks its 75th anniversary this year, dating back to February 8, 1951, the day founder Kyoichi Tanaka successfully commercialized corneal contact lenses. Since our founding, we have cherished every quarter-century (25-year) milestone; however, we view this 75th anniversary as the starting point for new challenges leading toward the next quarter-century and our 100th anniversary.

The theme for our 75th-anniversary project is "Winds of Challenge." We will work as a unified group to create new movements and connect them to our 100th anniversary. Through this anniversary project, we will accelerate our challenges for the future while further strengthening our efforts to address social issues, such as the suppression of myopia progression. Building on the philosophy inherited since our founding, Menicon will continue to advance toward our 100th anniversary while pursuing technological innovation and global expansion.

Anniversary Period

February 8, 2026 (Sun) – February 7, 2027 (Sun)

Full Launch of 75th Anniversary Special Website

Full Launch: March 30, 2026 (Mon) at 10:00 AM

Following the teaser site released in February 2026, we have now launched the full version of the website with significantly expanded content. This site systematically introduces our history from the time of Menicon's founding and key topics from each milestone, conveying our 75-year journey and the challenges for the future that lie beyond those achievements.

In addition to the evolution of our products and technologies, the site provides a multi-dimensional view of Menicon's current status, including our global expansion and the diversification of our business.

[Japanese Site] https://www.menicon.co.jp/company/75th-anniversary/

[English Site] https://www.menicon.com/75th-anniversary

75th Anniversary Commemorative Video: Special Movie Release

In conjunction with the launch of the website, we are releasing a 75th-anniversary special movie. This movie is designed to let viewers "feel" our history rather than just "read" it. The beginning carefully conveys the beliefs and original aspirations from the time of our founding, while the middle and latter parts emotionally express our current global expansion—rooted in the precision of Japanese craftsmanship—and our challenges for the future. The video is approximately eight minutes long.

Menicon will continue to share information regarding our 75th-anniversary initiatives with all stakeholders as we move forward toward our 100th anniversary.

Since developing Japan's first corneal contact lens in 1951, Menicon has operated under the corporate slogan of "contributing to society by providing better vision." We prioritize eye safety in our research and development, utilize unique and advanced manufacturing technologies, and provide the Mels Plan to support comfortable and secure eye health for the future. As a comprehensive contact lens manufacturer, we are involved not only in the development of lens materials and designs but also in the manufacturing of lens care products. Based in Nagoya, we conduct business globally in over 80 countries.

https://www.menicon.co.jp/company/