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Yamaha's history began when its founder, Torakusu Yamaha, repaired a broken reed organ in 1887. Shortly thereafter, he successfully completed the first reed organ.
Torakusu Yamaha established Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. (currently Yamaha Corporation).
Establishes Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. (currently Yamaha Corporation)
The year after the establishment of Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., the 'tuning fork' was established as the corporate mark and the 'Chinese phoenix holding a tuning fork in its mouth' as the trademark. After undergoing a variety of changes paralleling the growth of the Company, the tuning fork mark and the Yamaha Logo was finally standardized.
Birth of the Logo: The year after the establishment of Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., the 'tuning fork' was established as the corporate mark and the 'Chinese phoenix holding a tuning fork in its mouth' as the trademark. After undergoing a variety of changes paralleling the growth of the Company, the tuning fork mark and the Yamaha Logo was finally standardized.
Birth of the Logo
It was in 1898 that the tuning fork, a tool used for tuning and other purposes, was established as the corporate mark.
Yamaha began production of upright pianos.
Begins production of upright pianos
Yamaha listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Lists on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Spreading Music Culture and Taking on New Business Challenges, and Going Overseas as a Comprehensive Musical Instrument Manufacturer
Yamaha opened a school that was the predecessor of Yamaha Music School.
Opens a school that was the predecessor of Yamaha Music School
Yamaha launched the motorcycle YA-1 and established Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (splits off motorcycle division).
Launches motorcycle YA-1 and establishes Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (splits off motorcycle division)
Launches motorcycle YA-1
Establishes Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (splits off motorcycle division)
Yamaha de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. was established in Mexico.
Establishes sales subsidiary Yamaha de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico
Yamaha begins production of sports equipment (FRP Archery) and electronic organs (Electone™).
Begins production of sports equipment (FRP Archery) and electronic organs (Electone™)
Begins production of sports equipment (FRP Archery)
Begins production of electronic organs (Electone™)
Yamaha International Corporation (currently Yamaha Corporation of America) was established.
Establishes subsidiary in United States, Yamaha International Corporation (currently Yamaha Corporation of America)
Yamaha begins recreation business.
Begins recreation business
Yamaha begins production of lifestyle-related products (FRP bathtub).
Begins production of lifestyle-related products (FRP bathtub)
Yamaha Music Foundation was established (becomes general incorporated foundation in 2011). Yamaha expanded into Europe with founding of Yamaha Europa GmbH in former West Germany.
Renold Schilke joined forces with Yamaha as a brass instruments development consultant. Establishes Yamaha Music Foundation (becomes general incorporated foundation in 2011) and expands into Europe with founding of Yamaha Europa GmbH in former West Germany
Yamaha issued shares at market price, the first such issuance in Japan.
Issues shares at market price (the first such issuance in Japan)
Yamaha launched the Vocal Amplifier System (PA equipment).
Launches Vocal Amplifier System (PA equipment)
Yamaha begins production of semiconductors. Transitioned to fabless manufacturing in 2015.
Begins production of semiconductors and transitions to fabless manufacturing in 2015
Begins production of semiconductors
Yamaha established Yamaha Piano Technical Academy, a piano tuner training school.
Establishes Yamaha Piano Technical Academy, a piano tuner training school
Yamaha launched golf clubs.
Launches golf clubs
Yamaha changed its corporate name from Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. to Yamaha Corporation to mark 100th year in business. Also opened Yamaha English-language school.
Changes corporate name from Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. to Yamaha Corporation to mark 100th year in business and opens Yamaha English-language school
Changes corporate name from Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. to Yamaha Corporation to mark 100th year in business
Tianjin Yamaha Electronic Musical Instruments, Inc. was established for manufacture and sale of digital musical instruments.
Establishes subsidiary in China, Tianjin Yamaha Electronic Musical Instruments, Inc., for manufacture and sale of digital musical instruments
Yamaha launched a remote router.
Launches remote router
Yamaha established Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Music Holding Europe GmbH in Germany.
Establishes Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Music Holding Europe GmbH in Germany
Establishes Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co., Ltd.
Establishes Yamaha Music Holding Europe GmbH in Germany (currently Yamaha Music Europe GmbH)
Yamaha acquired German audio software house Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Acquires German audio software house Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Yamaha established a music entertainment business holding company.
Establishes music entertainment business holding company
Yamaha acquired Austrian piano manufacturer L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH and French loudspeaker manufacturer NEXO S.A.
Acquires Austrian piano manufacturer L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH and French loudspeaker manufacturer NEXO S.A.
Acquires Austrian piano manufacturer L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH
Acquires French loudspeaker manufacturer NEXO S.A.
Yamaha completed integration of Japanese piano factories into Kakegawa plant.
Completes integration of Japanese piano factories into Kakegawa plant
Transfer of shares in living business subsidiary in 2010
Establishes Yamaha Music Foundation (becomes general incorporated foundation in 2011)
Yamaha acquired U.S. musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer Line 6, Inc. and wireless audio solutions provider Revolabs, Inc.
Acquires U.S. musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer Line 6, Inc., and U.S. provider of wireless audio solutions Revolabs, Inc.
Acquires U.S. musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer Line 6, Inc. (currently Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.*)
Acquires U.S. provider of wireless audio solutions Revolabs, Inc. (currently Yamaha Unified Communications, Inc.)
Yamaha opened the R&D facility 'Innovation Center'.
Opens R&D facility “Innovation Center”
Yamaha reopened the flagship 'Yamaha Ginza Shop' as an experience-oriented brand shop.
Reopens the flagship “Yamaha Ginza Shop” as an experience-oriented brand shop
Yamaha opened the experiential brand shop 'Yamaha Music Yokohama Minato Mirai' within the YOKOHAMA SYMPHOSTAGE, established a new office building at Yamaha Corporation’s headquarters, and opened 'Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya' at Shibuya Sakura Stage.
Opens the experiential brand shop “Yamaha Music Yokohama Minato Mirai” within the newly developed YOKOHAMA SYMPHOSTAGE, establishes a new office building on the premises of Yamaha Corporation’s headquarters, and opens “Yamaha Sound Crossing Shibuya,” a brand communication hub at Shibuya Sakura Stage
Opens the experiential brand shop “Yamaha Music Yokohama Minato Mirai” within the newly developed YOKOHAMA SYMPHOSTAGE
Yamaha established Yamaha Music Innovations, LLC, a company for business development and CVC fund operation and management, in Silicon Valley, USA.
Establishes Yamaha Music Innovations, LLC, a company for business development and CVC fund operation and management, in Silicon Valley, USA
Establishes Yamaha Music Innovations, LLC, a company for business development and CVC fund operation and management, in Silicon Valley, USA.
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Yamaha designated October 12 as "Yamaha Day" to celebrate its founding. For the "Our Music" event, a music video featuring performances by Yamaha Group employees worldwide was produced. The video showcases employees playing instruments, singing, clapping, dancing, and other activities that highlight their unique character.
Yamaha Corporation will exhibit at the special Bunka Denrai festival at Heijo Palace Site Historical Park in Nara Prefecture. The exhibition will feature collaborations between instruments from the Nara period and Yamaha's proprietary technology, along with related products, contributing to an event that connects history and culture.
Yamaha held an internal event 'Our Music' on October 12, designated as 'Yamaha Day', where employees enjoyed music. They compiled performance videos posted by employees into a single music video, showcasing a variety of performances including instrument playing, vocals, and dance. The theme song for this time was 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You', a song that has been used for many years with Yamaha instruments and teaching materials.
Yamaha Corporation has launched an immersive experience show 'Cultivated Forms' to commemorate the second anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Minato Mirai, and has completed works by four artists.
Yamaha has released a global brand video redefining the significance of musical instrument performance and emphasizing the role of performers themselves.
Yamaha has released a new brand film emphasizing that music begins not with instruments but with performers.
Yamaha Corporation will temporarily introduce scent effects at the Music Canvas Show held in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, from March 25 to April 27, 2026.
Pococha's 'Sessions without borders' project, supported by Yamaha's technology and instrument provision, received six awards including a gold at the 2026 Clio Music Awards.
Yamaha Corporation's technical collaboration on Pococha's project 'Everyone's Concert' has won six categories, including a gold award, at the global advertising awards 'Clio Music Awards'.
John Chowning, an acoustic synthesis researcher at Stanford University, received the 2026 Technical Grammy Award for discovering the FM synthesis engine.