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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing (7952 JP)

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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing (7952 JP — US$153 million) is one of Japan’s largest piano makers.
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It’s famous for its higher-end Shigeru Kawai pianos, which are used in concert halls around the world.
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These pianos are close to Steinways in terms of quality and can cost up to US$240,000. But Kawai also sells mid-priced pianos for younger learners and enthusiasts in 80 countries around the world.
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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing (7952 JP — US$153 million) is one of Japan’s largest piano makers.


It’s famous for its higher-end Shigeru Kawai pianos, which are used in concert halls around the world.


These pianos are close to Steinways in terms of quality and can cost up to US$240,000. But Kawai also sells mid-priced pianos for younger learners and enthusiasts in 80 countries around the world.



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