From my father, I learned the importance of working sincerely at things to which I had committed myself, and to persevere untiringly even in the face of little progress. Koichi Tanaka commitfacefather Change image and share on social
The thought grew strong in me that since I had gone to the trouble of being born, I might as well be useful in helping people live long and healthy lives. And this thought has always resided in the back of my mind. Koichi Tanaka backbeargrow share on social
In 1978, I entered Tohoku University, into the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology. Koichi Tanaka departmentelectricalengineer Change image and share on social
The Faculty of Technology of Tohoku University is renowned for its tradition of practical studies. Koichi Tanaka facultypracticalrenowned Change image and share on social
My grandmother valued even the smallest of things. Koichi Tanaka grandmothersmallthing Change image and share on social
My natural mother died one month after I was born, apparently due to giving birth at an advanced age. Koichi Tanaka advanceageapparently Change image and share on social
I cannot say that I was a particularly diligent student, especially during the lower grades. Koichi Tanaka diligentgradelow Change image and share on social
When it came time to find employment, I set my sights on becoming an engineer at a home electronics manufacturer, a field that was closely related to my major at university. Koichi Tanaka closelyelectronicemployment Change image and share on social
Most of the work performed by a development engineer results in failure. Koichi Tanaka developmentengineerfailure Change image and share on social
Upon receiving my notification of acceptance to the university, my parents noticed that they were obliged to submit to the university, among other things, a copy of my official family register. After much mental anguish, they decided to inform me of the secret of my birth. Koichi Tanaka acceptanceanguishbirth share on social
