How a Poor Japanese Boy Created Honda
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Published 2022-07-22
In 1922, a 15-year-old boy shows up for his first day at work at a small auto-repair shop in Tokyo Japan. The owner, who questioned if the boy was even meant for this type of business, assigned him to clean the workshop and look after his child instead. At the time, nobody thought much of him, neither they cared, but only because they had no idea who this kid would eventually become.
Fast forwards a few decades, and that boy, Soichiro Honda, was now competing with some of the biggest car brands in the world, while also owning the largest motorbike manufacturer.
This is the story of how one poor Japanese boy, went from babysitting children… to building a multibillion-dollar brand, Honda Motors.
00:00 - 00:50 Prologue
00:51 - 03:20 Raised in Poverty
03:21 - 05:57 Art Shokai
05:58 - 08:55 On His Own
08:56 - 12:35 Trial and Error
12:36 - 14:21 The Idea that Shaped Everything
14:22 - 17:33 The Honda Motor Company
17:34 - 21:45 Chasing his Childhood’s Dreams
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All Comments (21)
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i was lucky enough to have met the great man himself, in the early 80's i was working for Honda Australia and he visited, the first thing he wanted was the Australian flag off the flag pole which he draped himself in and he wanted to meet everybody in the entire office and warehouse and personally thank them for their work, it was an absolute pleasure to have shook his hand and he was so humble and very funny, great memory.
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"Do not fear failure, fear not trying anything." Soichiro Honda He is my hero.
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I work for honda. Seeing the vision of this man, the power of his dream, everyday. This video hit different. I wish he were here today to see it.
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Every family have that one person whom will break their financial burden, hope you are the person
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I don't think I've ever been more proud to own a Honda after watching this. This man's determination and willpower is unfathomable.
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He started Honda in 1948 and here in 2022 I'm still riding my 1984 honda gold wing. Amazing story and makes me wanting to keep that old bike even more.
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Successful people don't become successful that way overnight. What most people see at a glance- wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..
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I used to work for a Honda Motorcycle manufacturing plant here in the Philippines and that's where I also met my now husband. Proud to be part of this globally known Company.
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I am inspired by the part..." my mistakes and failures never occurred for the same reasons". Thank you, Mr Honda.
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Sochiru Honda was a man on a mission 🙌
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I definitely won't be able to take another step if I lost everything like he did. This guy really makes me so humble down to earth. Until today I am still cannot understand how this type of people have so much willingness, huge effort and not giving up for what they believe. For me, they are not human. They are superman.
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As a family that owns an accord and civic. I can confirm those cars are best in cost of repairs, maintenance, and reliability. Not to mention fuel economy. I’ve always wanted a fast car but as I grow older reliability is the main factor I look in a car. What an inspiring story.
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What an inspiring person...I have always respected Honda as well as Toyota because they built cars to last and to be trustworthy. Like a friend said, " one of the few things you can trust in this world,is an engine made by a Japanese person"
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HOW DOES THIS MAN NOT HAVE A MOVIE OF HIS LIFE? if there is one, I'd love to watch it
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This man is probably one of, if not the most influential person in modern automotive and motorcycle history. I own a classic Honda Valkyrie, and it's one of the best motorcycles I've ever ridden. I would have loved to have met this man.
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I love a good rags to riches story. Soichiro had a dream since he was 8 and never stopped until he achieved it, despite what ppl were telling him. This makes me even more proud to be a Honda girl
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I have been a mechanic for 37 years for different auto manufacturers, and by far my time at a Honda dealership was my favorite. Always impressed with the factory training and the quality. Fantastic auto company
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“What we learn through failure becomes a precious part of us, strengthening us in everything we do. So let the tough things make you tougher.” – Soichiro Honda
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When I got my first Honda and it was 5 years old all the leaks and problems stopped that I’d had with US and German cars. I was so delighted that I still have that Accord 25 years later.
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What an inspirational story.. Soichiro honda's resurrection from war made crisis was unbelievable..Japan always astonishing with their resurrection from many crisis.. Proud to be an owner of Honda motocycle.. love from India
