Yamaha Corporation Facts for Kids

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Yamaha Corporation


Industry	Conglomerate
Founded	October 12, 1887
Headquarters	Hamamatsu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan , Japan
Products	Musical instruments, Audio/Video, Electronics, Computer related products, Motorbikes, Personal water craft
Revenue	4.4 billion US$ (2003)
Operating income	267 million US$ (2003)
Net income	149 million US$ (2003)
Number of employees	23,500 (3/2003)

Yamaha is a famous Japanese company that makes many different products. They are well-known for their musical instruments, like keyboards, guitars, and drums. But Yamaha also makes other cool things, such as motorbikes and electronics.

The company was started in 1887 by a person named Torakusu Yamaha. At first, it was called Nippon Gakki Company, Limited. This name means "Japan Musical Instrument Company". Back then, they mostly made pianos and reed organs, which are like old-fashioned keyboards that use air to make sound. In October 1987, when the company turned 100 years old, its name was officially changed to The Yamaha Corporation. Yamaha has grown a lot since then. In 1989, they even shipped the world's first CD recorder, which was a big deal for music and technology.

What Does Yamaha Make?
- Musical Instruments and Audio Gear
  - Electronics for Your Home
- Vehicles and Engines
  - Other Cool Products
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What Does Yamaha Make?

Yamaha is known for making a wide range of products. They are a "conglomerate," which means they are a big company that owns many different businesses.

Musical Instruments and Audio Gear

Yamaha is a leader in making musical instruments. They produce many types, from keyboards and flutes to guitars and drums. They also make equipment for bands and music production. This includes things like mixing consoles and speakers.

Electronics for Your Home

Beyond music, Yamaha also creates electronics for homes. This includes Hi-Fi systems for great sound and DVD players. They even make special sound chips for computers.

Vehicles and Engines

You might be surprised to know that Yamaha also makes vehicles! They produce many kinds of motorbikes, from powerful sport bikes to scooters. They also make personal watercraft (like Jet Skis), snowmobiles, and ATVs. Yamaha even makes engines for boats and golf carts.

Other Cool Products

Yamaha has also been involved in creating interesting technology like Vocaloid. This is a special voice synthesizer software that can create singing voices. It's used by many musicians and artists.