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Forward-looking statements
The plans and strategies regarding Yamaha’s future prospects presented in this annual report have been drawn up by the Company’s management based on information
available at the current time and, therefore, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, our actual performance may differ significantly from our predictions depending
on changes in the operating and economic environments, demand trends, the value of key currencies, such as the U.S. dollar and the Euro, technological advancements and
developments in intellectual property litigation.
Our musical instruments capture
the heart and soul of both the player
and audience.
Our musical instruments capture
the heart and soul of both the player
and audience.
The history of Yamaha began in 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha, the founder, repaired a broken reed organ.
Since then, over its more than 120-year history, Yamaha has continued to create ‘kando’* and enrich culture with
technology and passion born of sound and music, together with people all over the world.
Yamaha produces high-quality products by blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital technology.
The quality of sound produced by a Yamaha musical instrument reflects the long years of accumulated
technical expertise and the skilled craftsmanship of the Company.
The goal of Yamaha is to inspire people with the joy of music performed on musical instruments that capture
the heart and soul of both the player and audience.
* ‘Kando’ (is a Japanese word that) signifies an inspired state of mind.