Soichiro Honda
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About
Japanese businessman who helped Honda Motor Co. become an internationally recognized brand.
Before Fame
He worked for a mechanic in Tokyo for six years, despite having no formal education.
Trivia
He was awarded Japan's prestigious Order of the Rising Sun after his death.
Family Life
His son Hirotoshi Honda founded Mugen Motorsports.
Associated With
He was an early 20th-century automotive pioneer much like his American counterpart Henry Ford.
