In the early 2000s, Olympus was riding high. Known for its groundbreaking film cameras and precision optics, the company had built a legacy on innovation — from the compact genius of the OM System to advances in medical imaging. But behind the scenes, a storm was brewing.
This 47-minute documentary from Channel News Asia tells the true story of how one of Japan’s most respected tech brands became the centre of a global financial scandal. Whistleblowers exposed a decades-long accounting cover-up, leading to one of the biggest corporate crises in Japan’s history. Executives resigned. Arrests were made. Olympus faced collapse.
Inside the Storm doesn’t just recount the scandal — it explores how the company ultimately survived, restructured, and redefined itself in the face of public outrage and financial ruin. For anyone interested in the full story behind the Olympus name — beyond the lenses and shutter clicks — this film is essential viewing.
Credit: Channel News Asia / Mediacorp
Length: 47 minutes
Originally Aired: 2018