Min-On Music Journey No. 35: Republic of Uzbekistan
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan welcome you to the Republic of Uzbekistan in the heart of Central Asia. read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 34: Republic of Colombia
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Japan guide you to the Republic of Colombia, a country famous for coffee, emeralds and flowers. The coexistence of indigenous, European and African...
Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On April 28, 2021, H.E. Ms. Shorna-Kay M. Richards, Ambassador of Jamaica, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During her discussion with Min-On President Kazuto Ito, the Ambassador shared that she deeply agrees with Min-On's founder's conviction that "Music knows no...
Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On April 12, 2021, H.E. Mr. Pascal Batjobo, Ambassador of Burkina Faso, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During his discussion with Min-On President Kazuto Ito, the Ambassador voiced his appreciation that Min-On's Music Journey to Burkina Faso featured the country’s...
Chiara D’Odorico Virtual Concert in the Celebration of the 210th Anniversary of the Independence of Paraguay
The Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay in Japan will offer a virtual concert by Chiara D’Odorico in commemoration of the 210th anniversary of the Independence of Paraguay. Chiara D’Odorico is one of the most renowned Paraguayan...
Music is Hope—Min-On Concert: The Norwegian Girls Choir
Music reaches the hearts of people. It allows us see things that were invisible to us, and it can also open doors that were locked shut. With every concert, Min-On encounters not just the joy of sharing art from all over the world but also the thankful voices of...
Concert Review by Shinichiro Tokunaga—Min-On Cultural Lectures, Paraguay: The Berta Rohas Concert
For guitar lovers, among the nations of Latin America, Paraguay is special. It is, after all, the birthplace of the famed composer Agustín Barrios Mangoré. A biographical film about Barrios, Mangoré, For the Love of Art, was shown in Japan the year before last. In...
Patricia Vlieg’s Powerful Performance Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Panama City
The Republic of Panama is a gateway connecting different worlds—the Panama Canal is a literal connection between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and Panama has shined throughout history as a cultural crossroads linking Spanish culture with the New World. Due to this...
My Dream to Hang a New Rainbow over Japan and Korea—Interview with Min Young-Chi, Traditional Musician and Percussionist
The day before the Min-On lecture concert on February 14, we interviewed Min Young-Chi after rehearsal, who plays instruments including the janggu drum. Aside from being a traditional musician, Min Young-Chi is an artist who has collaborated with musicians beyond the...
Music Helps People Confront Trauma and Move Forward—Norihiko Kuwayama
Emotional trauma affects our memories and emotions. When we suffer trauma due to conflict, disasters or traffic accidents, our recollection of the course of events usually becomes distorted, and the event becomes isolated from the things that came before and after. On...
Culture is the Key to Benevolent Relations between Countries—Interview with H.E. Raúl Florentín-Antola, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to Japan
Min-On: Thank you very much for co-sponsoring the recent Berta Rojas concert with Min-On in honor of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Paraguay. Ambassador H.E. Raúl Florentín-Antola: It is my distinct pleasure. Berta...
“I want to pass cultural value on to future generations”— Interview with H.E. Mr. Ritter Nobel Diaz Gomez, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Japan
Min-On: Thank you very much for hosting Patricia Vlieg’s recent concert in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Panama City. Ambassador H.E. Mr. Ritter Nobel Diaz Gomez: You’re welcome! I first heard Ms. Vlieg’s beautiful voice in 2011. She came to Japan to...
My Dream to Hang a New Rainbow over Japan and Korea—Interview with Min Young-Chi, Traditional Musician and Percussionist
The day before the Min-On lecture concert on February 14, we interviewed Min Young-Chi after rehearsal, who plays instruments including the janggu drum. Aside from being a traditional musician, Min Young-Chi is an artist who has collaborated with musicians beyond the...
Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On April 28, 2021, H.E. Ms. Shorna-Kay M. Richards, Ambassador of Jamaica, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During her discussion with Min-On President Kazuto Ito, the Ambassador shared that she deeply agrees with Min-On's founder's conviction that "Music knows no...
Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On April 12, 2021, H.E. Mr. Pascal Batjobo, Ambassador of Burkina Faso, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During his discussion with Min-On President Kazuto Ito, the Ambassador voiced his appreciation that Min-On's Music Journey to Burkina Faso featured the country’s...
Ambassador of Argentina to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On March 25, 2021, H.E. Mr. Guillermo Juan Hunt, Ambassador-Designate of Argentina, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During his visit, the Ambassador expressed his appreciation Min-On for hosting performances of tango, a keystone of Argentine culture, for over 50...
Chargée d’Affaires ad interim of Moldova to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On March 17, 2021, Ms. Anna Vatamaniuc, Chargée d'Affaires ad interim of Moldova, visited the Min-On Culture Center. Ms. Vatamaniuc voiced her gratitude for Min-On's Music Journey featuring Moldovan music and culture, and expressed her wish to further deepen the...
In collaboration with the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Japan, the Min-On is currently engaging in a project titled “BA Style” to share the charm of Buenos Aires with our listeners.
To enjoy the Argentinian music including the famous song “Sera Posible El Sur?” from our BA Style project on Spotify, please click the link below.
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In collaboration with the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Japan, the Min-On is currently engaging in a project titled “BA Style” to share the charm of Buenos Aires with our listeners.
To enjoy the Argentinian music including the famous song “Sera Posible El Sur?” from our BA Style project on Spotify, please click our profile link.
Min-On Concert Association
－Music Binds Our Hearts－
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