Mitsubishi Pencil Company, formerly known as Masaki Pencil Manufacturing Company, was founded by Niroku Masaki in Tokyo in 1887 as the first Japanese pencil manufacturer.
It was at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878 that Mr. Masaki first saw a pencil and was immediately inspired to create one for himself.
Although still known for their quality pencils, Mitsubishi also manufactures a full range of highly innovative pencils and pens under the Uni brand.
