Hideki Tsuchi, President and CEO, Mouse Computer Co., Ltd.

Experience broadens your options and opens up new possibilities in life.

Hideki Todoroki, President and CEO of Mouse Computer Co., Ltd.

■ Profile
Born in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture in 1969. During his student years, he specialized in mechatronics, acquiring a broad range of knowledge including mechanical design, electrical engineering, and programming. After graduation, he joined Iiyama Electric Co., Ltd., where he worked on the front lines of development for many years. He gained experience in a wide range of tasks, including electrical circuit design, product development, and quality control, and also contributed to improving service quality. In 2024, he became President and CEO. He values ​​"enjoying work" while conveying a sense of responsibility and a challenging attitude towards manufacturing to his employees.

Mouse Computer is a PC manufacturer that boasts domestic production and comprehensive after-sales support. President and CEO Hideki Tsuchiya leverages his years of experience on the front lines of development to manage the company with an eye on the growth of employees and the industry as a whole. We spoke with him about his passion for manufacturing, his approach to work, and his message to students.

I wanted to study in an environment close to a professional field before entering the workforce, so during my student years, I specialized in mechatronics, a subject I had been interested in since elementary school. I acquired a broad range of skills, mainly in mechanical design, but also in electrical engineering and programming. Outside of school, I worked part-time at a gas station. Until I reached my current position two years ago, I had always worked in development, so I didn't have much sales experience. However, the experience of interacting with many people through my part-time job has given me the ability to communicate naturally with anyone, and I feel that this is proving useful in my current work.
After graduation, I joined Iiyama Electric, a company that handles LCD displays and other related products.
Since I'm from Nagano City, I had a strong desire to work for a local company. At the time, it was the bubble economy era, and there were many opportunities to try out various companies, but I valued my connection to my hometown.

■ I want to convey the story of manufacturing from scratch.

The appeal of manufacturing lies in the process of creating a product from scratch. There are many difficulties, but the joy of completion is immense. It's impossible to manufacture all the components of a computer from scratch domestically. However, by collaborating with many component manufacturers and combining their respective technologies, a single product can be completed. The moment when customers use the product we have created and we can imagine their joy is, I believe, the greatest reward and happiness for anyone involved in manufacturing.
I often tell my employees, "I want you to imagine how many people are involved in the process of creating a single computer." That's why I believe it's important for us to take responsibility for each and every task we do and to create products that our customers can use for a long time. I think this way of thinking comes from my own experience working in development for many years.
Until 2006, when I joined the Mouse Computer group, I was in a technical role. I was in charge of electrical circuits, but since I had only briefly touched upon them in school, I studied them more after becoming a working adult. Because I'm a competitive person, I was determined to surpass the senior colleagues who had taught me.
From my first year, I was in charge of a specific model, drawing circuit diagrams from scratch, actually running the product, and conducting numerous experiments. At that time, there was no software like CAD, so I developed it manually over about a year. I also handled everything from setting up the factory to providing after-sales service guidance both domestically and internationally. I even traveled overseas alone, communicating through gestures and body language. The fact that I was able to convey my passion for the product I created, overcoming language barriers, has been the greatest reward in my life.

■ A company culture that enjoys work

Mouse Computer is a PC manufacturer that develops, assembles, and provides after-sales service for PCs in Japan. Our development and quality control departments ensure that the products, assembled with the cooperation of various component manufacturers, are reliable and can be used without problems. We also focus on after-sales service to ensure our customers can use our products with peace of mind for a long time. Because we sell PCs to customers in Japan, we are strongly committed to the quality and support that only domestic production can provide.
We don't believe that our business should only grow on its own; we think that a business can only be considered successful when it grows together with our parts manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
I believe the appeal of Mouse Computer lies in its environment that encourages taking on new challenges. We've created smartphones, translation devices, and home security products. While some of these were ahead of the curve and not well-received by the market, Mouse Computer provides an environment where we can actively tackle such challenges. Another important aspect is our emphasis on learning from failures rather than blaming them. This is true for myself, and it's a culture deeply ingrained within the company. Last year, I told our employees to enjoy their work. During my time in development, I was extremely busy, but I remember enjoying it more than struggling. I believe that enjoying your work leads to better work, and the ideas that emerge from that are invaluable. More important than worrying about work is thinking about "what can I do to enjoy my work?"

■People I want to work with

I'd like to work with someone who has a strong opinion and the energy to put it into action. I also believe it's very important to be able to clearly articulate and communicate one's thoughts and ideas. By sharing our thoughts and directions and working together, I think we can improve the speed and quality of our work, and generate more ideas.
I believe that the more knowledge and qualifications you have, the better. A proactive attitude towards learning and acquiring knowledge allows you to absorb a wide range of information, which in turn expands your options and enables you to handle unexpected situations.

■Message to university students

I want students to do everything they can only do while they're still students. Once they've done that, they'll be able to adjust more easily to their new roles and get off to a great start, enjoying their work more.
Youth is a precious time when you have a high capacity for learning and can turn many things into your own strengths. You may feel anxious about the changes in the world, but just as technology advances, people grow as well. Even if the environment changes, you yourself will surely be able to move forward within it.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people who choose to change jobs soon after joining a company as a new graduate. However, there are things you can only see by continuing. Before deciding that "this job isn't right for me," take a moment to stop and think carefully. Your options will expand as you gain experience. I hope you will take your time, choose a path that suits you, and expand your own potential.

Interview with Student Newspaper Online on September 1, 2026 by Ishii Seizo, a first-year student at Musashino Art University

Reina Inomoto (1st year, Kyoto University of the Arts) / Sakura Yamashita (4th year, Tsuda University) / Kisei Ishii (2nd year, Musashino Art University) / Yurie Watanabe (3rd year, Josai International University) / Kyohei Nakazawa (3rd year, Waseda University)