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With even all of that aside, Hamamatsu is the home of several musical instrument factories and is the main base and founding city of global powerhouse Yamaha. Indeed, the company began nearly 150 years ago in Hamamatsu City making organs and flourished into the success it’s become today.
After the Meiji Restoration, Hamamatsu became a short-lived prefecture from 1871 to 1876, after which it was united with Shizuoka Prefecture. Hamamatsu Station opened on the Tōkaidō Main Line in 1889. The same year, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system, Hamamatsu became a town.
Jan 19, 2023 · In a corner of the Light Zone, there’s a blue LED light, which was actually co-created by Hamamatsu’s native son, physicist Hiroshi Amano. This groundbreaking invention brought about the second digital revolution, illuminating the modern world with bright, dazzling colors.
- The Rise of Japan’s First Shogun & Hamamatsu’s History of Innovation
- Electronic Instruments, Grand Pianos, & Other Instruments in The “City of Music”
- How The Spirit of Innovation Thrives in Hamamatsu
- How to Get to Hamamatsu
Tokugawa Ieyasu spent much of his early adult life at Hamamatsu Castle, built in 1570 to defend against the mighty army of legendary warlord Takeda Shingen. It was from this castle where Tokugawa’s skills as a warlord were honed and tested by the strength of Takeda’s forces, perhaps paving the way for him to become Shogun years later. Tokugawa comm...
Yet it wasn’t until the Edo Period ended that Hamamatsu realized its full potential as a center of industry and innovation. In 1887, Yamaha Torakusu built the first domestically produced reed organ and, ten years later, established the company that would later become known as Yamaha Corporation. Soon, Yamaha began producing a variety of musical ins...
The Yaramaika spirit of Hamamatsu isn’t only limited to its largest businesses. You’ll find that same “can do” confidence in the people of Hamamatsu, from historical figures to modern-day entrepreneurs.
Hamamatsu is so close to Tokyo and Kyoto by bullet train, it makes a great addition to your itinerary if you happen to be staying in either of those cities. To Hamamatsu Station, it takes approximately 1.5 hours from Tokyo and one hour from Kyoto. If you happen to be using the Japan Rail Pass, a stop in Hamamatsu between Tokyo and Kyoto literally c...
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Hamamatsu has been a melting pot of different cultures, blending them with its own to create a culture with diverse range. In this way, Hamamatsu developed into both a city of manufacturing and a city of music. Aims of Hamamatsu: A Creative city
Hamamatsu and its castle, due to their central location, were of a strategic importance, and many important battles were fought nearby. Those who became its lord later went on to important positions in the government. Hence its nickname: “The Castle of Success”.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you on a nocturnal journey to explore Hamamatsu’s vibrant nightlife, uncovering local favorites, sumptuous eateries, and unforgettable experiences that define the city’s after-dark allure.
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