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Incorporation of Nippon Gakki

Name: Incorporation of Nippon Gakki
Start: 1897-10-12
Location: Hamamatsu

When: 12 October 1897
Where: Hamamatsu
Part of: Yamaha founded as Yamaha Organ Manufacturing in Hamamatsu

Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., founded by Torakusu Yamaha in 1887, was formally incorporated on 12 October 1897, establishing its corporate structure.

Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. was established in 1887 as a reed organ manufacturer by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu. The company was incorporated on 12 October 1897. This formalization marked the transition from a workshop to a structured corporate entity, laying the groundwork for future expansion.

Sources

Yamaha Corporation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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