Historedia
Person

Torakusu Yamaha

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1887–1897

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Torakusu Yamaha, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Yamaha founded as Yamaha Organ Manufacturing in Hamamatsu

    1887–1897

    Role: Founder

    1. 1887 · HamamatsuFirst Japanese-made Reed Organ

      Torakusu Yamaha produced the first Japanese-made reed organ in 1887, two months after starting the project, establishing his reputation as a pioneer in instrument manufacturing.

    2. 1887 · HamamatsuAdoption of Phoenix Logo

      In 1887, Torakusu Yamaha adopted a drawing of a Chinese phoenix holding a tuning fork as the logo for Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.

    3. 12 October 1897 · HamamatsuIncorporation of Nippon Gakki

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

Sources

  1. Torakusu Yamaha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-02
  2. Yamaha Corporation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02