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Min-On Tango Series Vol. 55: Pablo Valle Sexteto Launches Japan Tour
The Min-On Tango Series returned with its 55th edition as “Pablo Valle Sexteto: A History of Tango” officially launched its Japan tour. The ensemble, led by Argentine pianist and music director Pablo Valle, arrived in Japan on January 13. On the following day, January...
Music Can Help Light the Path Toward Peace—Interview with OPUS503
In September 2025, Min-On hosted the El Salvador–Japan Friendship Concert, co-organized with the Embassy of El Salvador and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. The two concerts featured OPUS 503, a lyrical pop trio of operatic singers—José Guerrero, Mauro Iglesias...
Min-On Tango Series Vol. 55: Pablo Valle Sexteto Launches Japan Tour
The Min-On Tango Series returned with its 55th edition as “Pablo Valle Sexteto: A History of Tango” read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 102: Republic of Mozambique
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today we invite you to accompany us to the Republic of Mozambique read more…
Indonesian University Delegation Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On January 22, an Indonesian university delegation, including Dr. Devie Rahmawati of the University of Indonesia, visited read more…
Music Can Help Light the Path Toward Peace—Interview with OPUS503
In September 2025, Min-On hosted the El Salvador–Japan Friendship Concert, co-organized with the Embassy of El Salvador and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. read more…
Min-On Tango Series Vol. 55: Pablo Valle Sexteto Launches Japan Tour
The Min-On Tango Series returned with its 55th edition as “Pablo Valle Sexteto: A History of Tango” read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 102: Republic of Mozambique
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today we invite you to accompany us to the Republic of Mozambique read more…
Indonesian University Delegation Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On January 22, an Indonesian university delegation, including Dr. Devie Rahmawati of the University of Indonesia, visited read more…
Music Can Help Light the Path Toward Peace—Interview with OPUS503
In September 2025, Min-On hosted the El Salvador–Japan Friendship Concert, co-organized with the Embassy of El Salvador and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. read more…
“The sharing of music, art, and culture cultivates empathy and mutual understanding among people.” – Interview with the Ambassador of El Salvador
On the occasion of El Salvador and Japan marking the 90th anniversary of their diplomatic relations read more…
School Concerts Held Nationwide in December 2025
In December 2025, Min-On presented five school concerts at locations across Japan, welcoming a total of more than 2,000 students. read more…
🎶🏫 School Concert by Pablo Valle Sexteto!
On January 23, Min-On held a special school concert featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto at a junior high school in Adachi, Tokyo. 🇯🇵✨
They presented a vibrant program including original pieces such as “Samurai,” as well as tango classics like “Libertango” and “Balada para un Loco.” 🎻🔥
Cheers of “Bravo!” and warm applause followed each performance, resonating throughout the gymnasium and adding to the lively atmosphere of the concert. 👏💫
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🎶🏫 ¡Concierto escolar de Pablo Valle Sexteto!
El 23 de enero, Min-On organizó un concierto escolar especial con Pablo Valle Sexteto en una escuela secundaria en Adachi, Tokio. 🇯🇵✨
Presentaron un programa vibrante que incluyó piezas originales como “Samurai”, así como clásicos del tango como “Libertango” y “Balada para un Loco.” 🎻🔥
Tras cada interpretación, se escucharon voces de “¡Bravo!” y cálidos aplausos que resonaron por todo el gimnasio, sumándose al ambiente animado del concierto. 👏💫
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Announcement “Ponts Sonores Paris 2025” Concert in France
The Min-On Concert Association proudly presents Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 – A Symphony of Friendship between France and Japan, a special concert celebrating cultural harmony through the universal language of music. Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 A Symphony of Friendship...
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...
Music Can Help Light the Path Toward Peace—Interview with OPUS503
In September 2025, Min-On hosted the El Salvador–Japan Friendship Concert, co-organized with the Embassy of El Salvador and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. The two concerts featured OPUS 503, a lyrical pop trio of operatic singers—José Guerrero, Mauro Iglesias...
“The sharing of music, art, and culture cultivates empathy and mutual understanding among people.” – Interview with the Ambassador of El Salvador
On the occasion of El Salvador and Japan marking the 90th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the Min-On Concert Association had the chance to interview His Excellency Diego Alejandro Dalton Rosales, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic...
“Music is a vital force that connects people” – Interview with Tadas Motiečius & Vytautas Kiminius
In August this year, we hosted the Lithuania Lecture Concert, featuring two outstanding Lithuanian musicians: accordionist Mr. Tadas Motiečius and birbynė player Mr. Vytautas Kiminius. Following their performance,we had the opportunity to interview them about their...
“Music Has the Force to Bring Light into Darkness” – An Interview with Curly Strings
The Curly Strings recently concluded a highly successful tour of Japan, staging 8 performances in 8 cities between September and October. Curly Strings Curly Strings is a four-piece Estonian ensemble formed in 2012 by folk-music graduates who set out to create a...
Indonesian University Delegation Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On January 22, an Indonesian university delegation, including Dr. Devie Rahmawati of the University of Indonesia, visited the Min-On Culture Center. She was joined by Mr. Zaki Ramadan of the University of Indonesia, Dr. La Mani of Bina Nusantara University, and Dr....
Senior Indian envoys visits Min-On
On November 21, Mr. Ravindran Madhu Sudan, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of India in Japan, and Mr. Aman Akash, Second Secretary, visited the Min-On Culture Center, where they were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. During their meeting, Mr....
Faculty Members from the University of Alcalá Visit the Min-On Culture Center
On November 19, 2025, Director Dr. Alejandro Iborra Cuéllar, Deputy Director Dr. Ana Belén García Varela, Dean Sara Cortés Gómez of the Faculty of Education, Professor Isabel Cano Ruiz, and Professor Germán Ros Magán from the Daisaku Ikeda Research Institute for...
Haitian Ambassador to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On November 19, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Louis Harold Joseph, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Haiti to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo, where he was received by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other senior...