Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

If you drive an Acura, Honda, Lexus, Nissan or Toyota vehicle, there’s a good chance your mirrors were made by a company that many people have probably never heard of: Murakami. The Japanese Tier One supplier has mass-produced mirrors for more than 120 years and it has specialized in automotive mirrors for more than six decades.