100-year History of the Electrical Magazine "OHM": A History of Electrical Engineers Who Pursued Their Dreams

A record of the development of electrical technology in Japan, based on investigative reporting. This book traces the history of technological development in the electrical field through articles published in the electrical magazine "OHM" from its first issue to the present (1914-2014). Numerous anecdotes based on actual investigative reporting, such as "The devastating effects of the Great Kanto Earthquake on Tokyo were quickly communicated to the United States, allowing aid and support to be received, thanks to an unknown radio operator on a merchant ship who contacted the U.S. President via radio," "In 1931, the Chuo Line was electrified to distribute surplus hydroelectric power to the major railway users," and "In 1940, fluorescent lamps were developed to replicate the deteriorating murals at Horyuji Temple," are vividly illustrated and reveal previously unknown facts. We hope this book will provide readers with a new understanding of the evolution of Japanese electrical technology and the passion of the engineers of the time.