HHKB 30th Anniversary Project Launches: Celebrating Three Decades of the Legendary Keyboard

PFU Limited (President: Eiji Hirahara) has launched the 'HHKB 30th Anniversary Project' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB), which will reach its milestone on December 20, 2026. Since its launch in 1996, the HHKB series has been beloved primarily by programmers and engineers, with global cumulative shipments reaching 770,000 units as of April 2026. It is a long-selling product that has received the Long Life Design Award, recognized for its enduring value and standard-setting design. As the first phase of the anniversary project, PFU has launched the 'HHKB 30th Anniversary Site,' featuring a special message from Professor Eiichi Wada, the 'father' of HHKB. Additionally, details regarding 'Fan Meetings' to be held across Japan have been announced today. To express gratitude to users who have supported HHKB over the past 30 years, this project will sequentially deliver various initiatives, including the development of limited edition models, collaboration items with partners, and the release of special content. ### HHKB 30th Anniversary Special Site Since its birth in 1996, HHKB has continued to evolve while maintaining its original design philosophy, supported by numerous programmers, engineers, and creators. The site features content looking back on its 30-year journey, starting with Professor Wada's message, allowing fans to deeply feel the charm and philosophy of HHKB. It will also serve as a hub for sharing news about various anniversary initiatives. New content and updates are planned for the future. **Special Message from Professor Eiichi Wada (Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo / Advisor, IIJ Innovation Institute):** https://happyhackingkb.com/jp/event/30th_anniversary/ ### Nationwide Fan Meetings To commemorate the 30th anniversary and engage with fans, 'Fan Meetings' will be held in five cities across Japan. Details can be found in the official announcement. **Cities and Dates:** - [Ishikawa] IT Business Plaza Musashi: May 31 (Sun) - [Hokkaido] EZOHUB SAPPORO: June 13 (Sat) - [Okinawa] Lagoon Koza: July 25 (Sat) - [Osaka] SHARE LOUNGE Olive LOUNGE Minamimorimachi: August 29 (Sat) - [Aichi] Basecamp Nagoya: September 12 (Sat) https://happyhackingkb.com/jp/event/fanmeeting04/ ### Upcoming Special Initiatives The HHKB 30th Anniversary Project will continue to roll out diverse plans to liven up the anniversary year. PFU will proceed with efforts to celebrate this milestone together with users. **Future Plans:** - Launch of 30th-anniversary limited models and collaboration options with partners. - Release of interview videos featuring representative HHKB users. - Social media campaigns and more. **Trademarks:** HappyHacking, HHK, HHKB, Happy Hacking Keyboard Studio, and HHKB Studio are registered trademarks of PFU Limited in Japan. Other product names are trademarks of their respective companies. **Notes:** 1. According to PFU research as of April 14, 2026, based on sales data from PFU and its overseas affiliates from Dec 1996 to Mar 2026. 2. The Long Life Design Award (hosted by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion) honors designs that have been nurtured through dialogue between makers, users, and society over many years, serving as a foundation for daily life and continuing to play a role in the future. **Related Links:** - PFU Direct Homepage - HHKB Series Introduction Page - Official HHKB Social Media (X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok) - HHKB Global Official Site **Contact:** PFU Limited, Document Imaging Business Division