In doing so, Yamaha created an astonishing piece of musical technology that fits in with everything I like about my usual acoustic guitar experience but makes me sound even better with less effort.

As a first step, it will integrate Yamaha Music Manufacturing Japan Corp., a subsidiary based in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, that manages its domestic plants, into its headquarters here in April.

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Yamaha Motor Co. announced it will release the retro-styled XSR125 ABS on Dec. 8 in Japan. The 125 cc sports bike will be priced at 506,000 yen ($3,340), including tax. It features a lightweight ...

So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start learning guitar, or maybe you’re buying for someone who wants to ... like the small-bodied Martin LX1 or stylish Yamaha Storia I. Now, if you’re ...

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Our design vision for Yamaha’s new head office is based on merging the strong Yamaha culture, collaboration and performances with influences from Japanese design language.

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...

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TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...