To realize the well-being of all people around the world, we share stories of new futures created by Yamaha's technologies, sensibilities, and belief in the power of sound and music, and the people who continue to take on this challenge.
On June 20, 2026, the Yamaha Symphonic Band held its 60th Commemorative Annual Concert at ACT CITY Hamamatsu Main Hall. All 2,336 seats were sold out, including same-day tickets. Thunderous applause filled the hall after each piece. It was a day when the band's 60-concert journey came together with the excitement of the people who had gathered to enjoy the music.
An early grand piano built around 120 years ago, during the dawn of Western musical instrument manufacturing in Japan, returned to public display at the Minato City Local History Museum in Tokyo on May 1, 2026. A Minato City Designated Cultural Property, the "Early Grand Piano Manufactured by Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd." had deteriorated significantly over the years. At the request of Minato City, Yamaha Corporation (Yamaha), the instrument's manufacturer, and Tokyo University of the Arts, a specialist in cultural property conservation, worked together on a two-year conservation project focused on how best to preserve the instrument for future generations. This article looks at the conservation work that led to the piano's return to public display.
Protecting trees and using wood responsibly, this page highlights Yamahaâs sustainability in instrument manufacturing and its commitment to the future of musical culture.
Yamaha believes that every step in the instrument-making process ultimately contributes to the performer's musical expression. To share this vision with those in the field, we have continued to create opportunities for learning and dialogue that transcend the boundaries of the manufacturing, development, quality assurance, and sales departments. Let's take a look at an initiative that involved approximately 100 people engaged in French horn manufacturing. While grappling with the challenges of maintaining quality and increasing production, we aligned the awareness and actions of our staff by returning to a customer-centric perspective.
School music programs play a crucial role in shaping vibrant communities and fostering creativity among young people, including in Australia. When these programs thrive, they inspire lifelong musicians, strengthen cultural engagement, and enrich society as a whole. However, participation in school music is declining, program quality varies significantly, and connections between educators, schools, and the wider music community are not as strong as they could be.
Treating things with care and using them long-term is also an important step in supporting a sustainable society. For Yamaha, the piano is the quintessential musical instrument that embodies its value. Yamaha pianos are designed with the belief that the rich sound of natural materials deepens with years of playing and evolves in step with the performer. At Yamaha, we are committed to supporting the future of musical culture and the circular use of resources by building instruments that balance expressive performance with long lasting quality and by expanding initiatives such as our Certified Reconditioned Piano program.
The Concept Behind Our Redesigned Wind Instrument Packaging What comes to mind when you see the word âsustainabilityâ? Beyond corporate responses to todayâs climate crisis, sustainability also means choosing quality products that arenât disposable, and taking care to use what youâve chosen for a long time. As one of our efforts to address such sustainability issues, we at Yamaha have redesigned the packaging for our entry-level wind instrument models. This project reflects not only our environmental commitment, but also our craftsmanship in design and manufacturing, carrying with it our desire to support every musicianâs journey.
The stable procurement of excellent materials is essential to creating excellent musical instruments. Among these materials are the natural resource, trees. Growing trees to the size required for creating instruments takes over a century, and lately it is becoming more and more difficult to obtain timber of good quality. Not only is there the impact of climate change, but over-cutting and illegal trimming are also prevalent. The creation of a system for sustainably procuring timber is imperative for crafting musical instruments. Placed in this difficult predicament, Yamaha is undertaking and promoting timber due diligence, which ensures that timber products have not been illegally obtained. We are proactively developing wide-ranging efforts for even better music cultures and the future of the natural environment.
In April 2025, Yamaha established a dedicated organization under the direct supervision of the president to drive open innovation. We will share the results of the business contest, which attracted more than 300 applications from 63 countries, introduce the four innovative winners, and highlight the thoughts of the project lead.
We spoke with members of Yamahaâs Human Resources Division who are working to promote DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Coming from different career backgrounds, how do these two individuals approach the relationship between the organization and its employees as HR professionals, and what kind of environment are they striving to create? We take a closer look at the aspirations of this duo, whose vision is to âcreate an environment where people and organizations are empowered to take on challenges.â
In recent years, the role of music education in human development and its impact on society has attracted growing attention across the fields of education and science.
The Well-Being of People around the World. To achieve this, Yamaha is striving for the sustainable development of society and culture through the power of sound and music. The following introduces the endeavors we are implementing in a variety of areas and fields with an eye toward a sustainable future.
Like every song, every story has a key. A key that can unlock countless harmonies. Between people. Between communities. Inspiring music and sounds that fill the world. Itâs at the heart of what we do. Listen. What key resonates with you?