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Japanese design, global production.
Yamaha began with Torakusu Yamaha repairing a reed organ in 1887. The tuning-fork emblem now spans acoustic instruments, digital music systems and professional audio.
- 1887
A reed organ is repaired
Torakusu Yamaha builds his first organ in Hamamatsu.
- 1897
Nippon Gakki is established
Instrument production becomes an enduring Japanese business.
- Today
From acoustics to digital audio
The tuning-fork emblem spans instruments and professional systems.
