Konosuke Matsushita Museum / 1959～1979
The exterior of the museum building emulates the exterior of the Panasonic headquarters building constructed in 1933. The museum was opened in 1968 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works (now Panasonic). The Konosuke Matsushita Museum traces the historical development of Japan's household appliances industry. (For more information, see the January 2010 issue of the PR magazine pla-topia.) http://panasonic.co.jp/history/museum/
With home appliances becoming widespread accompanying rapid economic growth, the use of plastics increased. Pricing at 10,000 yen saw a hit product emerge. The" Mysonic" portable tape recorder that debuted in 1963 used a large amount of plastic in the exterior panels, buttons, and mechanical components. In addition, the design of home appliances such as TVs and stereos was an important element in terms of interiors. In this sense, products appeared on account of plastics.
