I suppose the reason I chose electrical engineering was because I had always been interested in electricity, involving myself in such projects as bui…

- Koichi Tanaka

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…

- Koichi Tanaka

The tenacious character I've possessed since I was a small child propelled me to successfully meet this challenge, and I was able to safely gain acce…

- Koichi Tanaka

I cannot say that I was a particularly diligent student, especially during the lower grades.

- Koichi Tanaka

However, the occasional visit of success provides just the excitement an engineer needs to face work the following day.

- Koichi Tanaka

Find your own dream! Keep this dream and take good care of it and then sometime you will accomplish something [and feel the intense satisfaction that…

- Koichi Tanaka

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 l…

- Koichi Tanaka

Upon receiving my notification of acceptance to the university, my parents noticed that they were obliged to submit to the university, among other th…

- Koichi Tanaka

In such an environment, I was able to study things that could be of immediate usefulness to the world. That learning experience undoubtedly served me…

- Koichi Tanaka