Since 1887, when it began producing reed organs, the Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of a full line of musical instruments, and a leading producer of audio/visual products, semiconductors and other computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances and furniture, specialty metals, machine tools, and industrial robots .
Yamaha owns numerous subsidiaries and affiliates in overseas markets in addition to a number of related companies in Japan.
Additionally, Yamaha owns and runs its unique resort facilities throughout Japan so as to enhance our customers' leisure and cultural activities. Also, Yamaha provides a place for studying music, sets opportunities for presenting one's own compositions, and creates an environment for the enjoyment of a variety of musical endeavors.
Since Yamaha Music Foundation was established in 1966, it has generated a wide range of music activities throughout global society, including Yamaha music schools, and the Junior Original Concert. Strong commitment to promote and support music education and popularization is one of the most significant elements to distinguish Yamaha from its competitors.
Yamaha has endeavored to produce products and services that satisfy the diverse needs and desires of people worldwide. Its products and services are recognized the world over for superior quality in acoustics, design, technology, craftsmanship, and customer oriented services. These products and services under the brand name of Yamaha are highly regarded by a large number of professionals, institutions, business people within the related industries, and consumers.
Our corporate philosophies are embedded in our customer oriented management and operations; providing excellence in our products and services; continuous efforts to expand our existing market and create new markets; enhancement of research and development on a long range perspective; commitment to care for end users through providing even better service after sale; pursuit of further globalization of Yamaha's business; fostering positive growth through diversification.
Yamaha's very basic corporate objective is reflected in everything that it does, which is to contribute to the enrichment of the quality of lives for people around the world.
| 1887 | Torakusu Yamaha builds his first reed organ |
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| 1897 | Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. (current Yamaha Corporation) is established with capital of 100,000 yen |
| 1900 | Begins production of upright pianos |
| 1949 | Lists its shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| 1954 | Establishes Yamaha Music School and holds pilot classes Produces its first HiFi player (audio product) |
| 1955 | Establishes Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Splits off the motorcycle division) |
| 1958 | Begins production of sports equipment Establishes first overseas subsidiary in Mexico |
| 1959 | Begins production of electronic organ |
| 1960 | Establishes Yamaha International Corporation (current Yamaha Corporation of America) |
| 1962 | Begins recreation business |
| 1964 | Begins production of lifestyle-related products |
| 1965 | Begins production of wind instruments |
| 1966 | Yamaha Music Foundation is established Expands into Europe with the founding of Yamaha Europa GmbH, in West Germany |
| 1968 | Issues shares at market price for the first time in Japan |
| 1971 | Begins production of semiconductors |
| 1987 | Changes company name to Yamaha Corporation to mark the 100th years in business |
| 2002 | Establishes Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co., Ltd. Establishes Yamaha Music Holding Europe GmbH (current Yamaha Music Europe GmbH) |
| 2005 | Acquires Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
| 2007 | Establishes music entertainment business holding company |
| 2008 | Acquires L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH Acquires NEXO S.A. |
| 2010 | Renews Yamaha Ginza Building, a complex including shopping area, concert hall, music studio etc. Transfers shares of the lifestyle-related products subsidiary Completes integration of Japanese piano factories to Kakegawa |
| 2012 | Completes integration of Japanese wind instrument factories to Toyooka 125th years in business (October 12th) |
