Min-On Music Journey No. 98: Cabo Verde
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries of Cabo Verde read more…
Leading Gandhian scholar visits Min-On
On September 12, Indian Council of Gandhian Studies Chairman Dr. Neelakanta Radhakrishnan called on the Min-On Concert Association. Welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito and others, Dr. Radhakrishnan cited the capacity of music to...
Ukraine Lecture Concert Held in Toyama
On Friday, August 22, the event "The Sound of the Bandura, Songs That Connect Hearts: Spun by Ukraine's Diva Kateryna" was held at Rapport, Madoka Hall, Isaac Kosugi Cultural Hall in Toyama Prefecture. Approximately 240 guests attended the event, which was supported...
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua MIN-ON: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview Your Excellency at your embassy today. Could you share your impressions and...
Japan-China Friendship Summer Concert Held
On Thursday, August 21, the Children's Committee of the Shanghai Musician Association visited Japan and held a Japan-China Friendship Summer Concert at the Min-On Culture Center Museum Hall. (Supported by: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan)....
Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...
Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...
Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...
Announcement of Contestants : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The Competition in 2024 received 291 applications from 37 countries/regions. Of these, 18 participants from 10 countries were selected by Screening Documents and Footage. They will face the first preliminary round on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, 8. 39 Kent...
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua MIN-ON: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview Your Excellency at your embassy today. Could you share your impressions and...
“What’s Important to Me is Not to Perform Superficially” – Interview with Sho Asano
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the Korea–Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held in April this year in Tokyo and Osaka. We had the opportunity to interview Sho Asano, a leading Tsugaru-shamisen...
“Our Hearts and Emotions Were the Same” – Interview with Lee Jin-Hee
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the "Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025" was held this April, bringing together young musicians from both countries for a special cultural exchange through music....
“A Moment That Truly Showed the Power of Culture” – Interview with Ms. Kim Hyesue, Director of Korean Cultural Center Osaka
The Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held for the first time at the Korean Cultural Center Osaka. The performance took place in the newly built Nuri Hall, located in the center’s new building which opened in 2024, and was well received. We spoke with Director Kim...
Leading Gandhian scholar visits Min-On
On September 12, Indian Council of Gandhian Studies Chairman Dr. Neelakanta Radhakrishnan called on the Min-On Concert Association. Welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito and others, Dr. Radhakrishnan cited the capacity of music to...
Hong Kong publisher executive calls on Min-On
On August 14, Vice President Huang Xiao Hua of the Hong Kong publishing house Bauhnia Magazin paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He toured the Min-On Music Museum’s new Classic Piano Room and Automatic Instrument Room featuring music boxes.
Korean Culture Center director calls on Min-On
On August 5, Director Park Young-hea of the Korean Culture Center (KCC), which operates under the aegis of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. She was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice...
Qatari ambassador visits Min-On
On August 1, His Excellency Jaber Jaralla M.A. Almarri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing...
🇵🇪 The Peruvian group Waykis performed at the MIN-ON Kids Festa in Ebetsu, Hokkaido on Sept. 23 🎶✨
Children enjoyed joining in by playing instruments and dancing along 🪈💃🎵😊
#Waykis #Peru #Andes #FolkMusic #CulturalExchange #MusicForKids #min_on #MusicBindsOurHearts
