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