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Interview with the Ambassador of Argentina
As part of its ongoing series of meeting with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone read more…
Argentine ambassador visits Min-On
On March 15, His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Japan read more…
China friendship delegations call on Min-On
On March 14, members of three delegations and embassy officials from the People’s Republic of China paid a courtesy call read more…
Uzbekistan ambassador meets with Min-On officials
On March 14, His Excellency Mukhsinkhuja Abdurakhmonov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan read more…
Interview with the Ambassador of Argentina
As part of its ongoing series of meeting with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone read more…
Argentine ambassador visits Min-On
On March 15, His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Japan read more…
China friendship delegations call on Min-On
On March 14, members of three delegations and embassy officials from the People’s Republic of China paid a courtesy call read more…
Uzbekistan ambassador meets with Min-On officials
On March 14, His Excellency Mukhsinkhuja Abdurakhmonov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan read more…
Min-On hosts special event honoring Japan-Iran diplomatic relations
On March 12, the Min-On Concert Association organized a special concert event entitled “A Melodic Inquiry into the Traditional Instrument Tar,” read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 87: Republic of North Macedonia
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Japan welcome you read more…
Min-On recently interviewed Ambassador Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone of the Argentine Republic to Japan, where he shared insights into the rich culture of his home country. He was particularly happy with Min-On’s Tango Series, held since 1970, saying the series has led to strong ties of friendship and goodwill. “What is important is that we continue this relationship,” the ambassador said, “and that we also expand on it.”
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Application for selection: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 applications must be submitted between 00:00 on Monday, February 5, 2024 and 23:59 on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Japan Standard Time (JST). The application form will be published on the web page below during the above...
Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Regulations (2024)
Please see below for regulations of the “Tokyo International Conducting Competition” to be hosted in 2024. Regulations〔ENGLISH／PDF〕 https://www.conductingtokyo.org/file/english2024.pdf Réglement〔FRANCAIS／PDF〕 https://www.conductingtokyo.org/file/francais2024.pdf...
Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Outline (2024)
Please see below for an outline of the "Tokyo International Conducting Competition" to be hosted in 2024. ■DATES, VENUES AND ORCHESTRAS 1. First Preliminary Round Dates: October 7 (Monday) and 8 (Tuesday), 2024 Venue: The Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Nishi Shinjuku,...
Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Outline and Name Change Announcement
The Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting, which has been held every three years since 1967, will be renamed the "Tokyo International Conducting Competition"on its 20th anniversary in 2024. Since it was originally begun as the "Min-On Competition" in...
Interview with the Ambassador of Argentina
As part of its ongoing series of meeting with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Japan. The...
Interview with the stars of “Mumbai ☆ Star”
On December 12, 2023, three members of the Bollywood musical “Mumbai ☆ Star” – producer Devika Punjabi, female lead Arushi Nigam and male lead Avenav Mukherjee – were interviewed for a Min-On Concert Association periodical. The musical is an original production of...
Interview with the Ambassador of Georgia
As part of its ongoing series of meeting with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinaryand Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan. The ambassador shared his thoughts...
“We are tomodachi desu”
Interview with Her Excellency Ms. Shorna-Kay M. Richards, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Jamaica to Japan Min-On: Thank you for sharing your time with us, Madam Ambassador. I understand that this [2022] marks the 60th anniversary year of Jamaica’s...
Argentine ambassador visits Min-On
On March 15, His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
China friendship delegations call on Min-On
On March 14, members of three delegations and embassy officials from the People’s Republic of China paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. They were: Vice President Yuan Mindao of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries;...
Uzbekistan ambassador meets with Min-On officials
On March 14, His Excellency Mukhsinkhuja Abdurakhmonov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
Chinese acrobats call on Min-On
On March 6, the China National Acrobatic Troupe visited the Min-On Concert Association. They were greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing Director Hideshiro Akiya and Advisor Kazuto Ito. The troupe opened its Japan tour under Min-On’s auspices...