
The Mitsubishi logo consists of three equilateral diamonds joined at their tips in the center, forming a simple yet memorable figure. This emblem, known as the “three diamonds,” was created in the 1870s and reflects the merging of two family crests: the Iwasaki family (three diamonds) and the Tosa clan (three oak leaves). The name “Mitsubishi” comes from the Japanese words “mitsu” meaning “three” and “hishi” meaning “diamond” or “water chestnut” (the “h” often softens to “b” in Japanese). Since its creation, the logo has changed very little, only slightly refined in style, and remains recognizable thanks to its geometric precision and symbolic consistency.
Mitsubishi was founded by Yataro Iwasaki in 1870 as a shipping company and quickly grew into one of Japan’s largest pre-war zaibatsu — industrial-financial conglomerates. After World War II, the company was split up, but its individual divisions continued to operate under the Mitsubishi brand. Today, Mitsubishi Group is a decentralized holding company that includes major businesses like Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Mitsubishi Corporation. Its activities span automotive, energy, heavy industry, finance, chemicals, and real estate. The group’s headquarters is in Tokyo, and its subsidiaries operate worldwide.













