Music Journey
An ongoing series on the music and culture of countries around the world through photos and videos
ONE WORLD
Sample Japanese culture through a panoply of its performing artists and musical instruments at this site.
Italian Vocal Group The Super 4 Wraps Successful Japan Tour 2026
From May 12 to 24, 2026, Italian vocal group The Super 4 completed an eight-performance Japan tour spanning cities across western Japan. The Super 4 consists of four singers, all of whom hail from Naples, the historic heartland of the Italian canzone tradition. Each...
Lecture Concert “Poem and Rhythm from Haiti” Marks 70 Years of Haiti-Japan Ties
On May 31, 2026, the Akasaka Civic Center Hall in Tokyo came alive with the sounds of Haiti, as nearly 350 guests — among them diplomatic representatives from 20 countries — gathered for a lecture concert celebrating seven decades of friendship between Haiti and...
Music as a Bridge, Tango as a Bond—Interview with Pablo Valle
In 2026, Min-On presented Historia del Tango as part of its Tango Series 55, a nationwide tour by the Pablo Valle Sexteto read more…
Italian Vocal Group The Super 4 Wraps Successful Japan Tour 2026
From May 12 to 24, 2026, Italian vocal group The Super 4 completed an eight-performance Japan read more…
Lecture Concert “Poem and Rhythm from Haiti” Marks 70 Years of Haiti-Japan Ties
On May 31, 2026, the Akasaka Civic Center Hall in Tokyo came alive with the sounds of Haiti read more…
Winneba Youth Choir of Ghana Performs “Ghana’s Reset Through Youth, Culture, and Harmony” in Tokyo
On May 29, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Japan and Min-On, with the cooperation of Minato City, presented Winneba read more…
Music as a Bridge, Tango as a Bond—Interview with Pablo Valle
In 2026, Min-On presented Historia del Tango as part of its Tango Series 55, a nationwide tour by the Pablo Valle Sexteto read more…
Italian Vocal Group The Super 4 Wraps Successful Japan Tour 2026
From May 12 to 24, 2026, Italian vocal group The Super 4 completed an eight-performance Japan read more…
Lecture Concert “Poem and Rhythm from Haiti” Marks 70 Years of Haiti-Japan Ties
On May 31, 2026, the Akasaka Civic Center Hall in Tokyo came alive with the sounds of Haiti read more…
Winneba Youth Choir of Ghana Performs “Ghana’s Reset Through Youth, Culture, and Harmony” in Tokyo
On May 29, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Japan and Min-On, with the cooperation of Minato City, presented Winneba read more…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On June 4, 2026, H.E. Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt read more…
Korea-Japan Youth Concert Vol. 8 Brings Musical Singers Together in Tokyo
On June 2 and 3, 2026, the Korean Embassy in Japan’s Korean Cultural Center (KCC) and Min-On co-presented the lecture concert “Korea-Japan Youth Concert Vol. 8: Korea-Japan read more…
🇦🇷✨ Special guests from Argentina!
On June 16, Ms. Debora Rajtman and Mr. Gustavo Cuevas from the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires visited the Min-On Culture Center, together with H.E. Mr. Eduardo TEMPONE, Ambassador of Argentina to Japan. 🤝🎶
During their visit, they enjoyed a special performance in the museum’s Classical Piano Room and exchanged views with President Yamaguchi on future cultural collaboration between Buenos Aires and Min-On. 🎹✨
#min_on #Argentina #CulturalExchange #MusicMuseum #MusicBindsOurHearts
🇦🇷🇦🇷🙏🙏🌟🌟🌟
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 as a Bridge, Tango as a Bond—Interview with Pablo Valle
In 2026, Min-On presented Historia del Tango as part of its Tango Series 55, a nationwide tour by the Pablo Valle Sexteto marking 100 years since tango was first introduced to Japan. From January 18 to March 1, the ensemble brought the rich heritage and vibrant energy...
“Filipinos bring our love for music wherever we are.” – Interview with the Ambassador of the Philippines
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, the Min-On Concert Association had the privilege of interviewing Her Excellency Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, Ambassador Extraordinary and...
“Musicians are the Last ‘Soldiers of Love’” – Interview with Mathias Duplessy
In December 2025, as part of Min-On Concert Association’s international cultural exchange initiatives, Japanese musicians traveled to France to participate in a series of cultural exchange programs and concerts in Paris and the surrounding areas. The concerts held on...
“Hope Is the Light That Moves Me” – Interview with Elida Almeida
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Cabo Verde—an island nation off the west coast of Africa—Min-On welcomed celebrated Cabo Verdean vocalist Elida Almeida and her band for their first-ever cultural exchange with Japan. From...
Egyptian Foreign Minister Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On June 4, 2026, H.E. Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, visited the Min-On Cultural Center. He was accompanied by H.E. Mr. Ragui Mohamed Mohamed Eletreby, Ambassador...
Ambassador of Egypt Pays Courtesy Visit to Min-On
On April 17, 2026, H.E. Mr. Ragui Mohamed Mohamed Eletreby, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan, visited the Min-On Cultural Center, accompanied by Ms. Inas Taha, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of...
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 15, 2026, H.E. Mr. Erkinbek Osoev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center, accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Dzhamilia Soltobaeva, and Ms. Altynai Alagusheva, Third Secretary of the...
Azerbaijan Ambassador to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 2, 2026, H.E. Mr. Farid Talibov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center, accompanied by Mr. Sadig Babayev, Counsellor, and Ms. Nermin Babayeva. Min-On Concert Association...