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LEO & Walter Auer Duo Recital Tour Concludes Across Japan
From June 27 to July 5, 2026, LEO and Walter Auer performed together in six venues across Japan, presenting a duo recital that brought together two distinct musical traditions. LEO is a koto player of Japanese and American heritage, and one of the most exciting young...
Seraph Brass, a U.S. Brass Quintet, Completes Japan Tour
On June 8, 2026, Seraph Brass arrived in Japan, opening their tour in Hokkaido the following day and going on to perform 16 concerts across the country before closing in Tokyo on July 1. Comprising five women at the forefront of leading U.S. orchestras and...
Jamaican Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 17, 2026, Ms. Keisha Kal Witter, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Jamaica in Japan, visited read more…
Greek Ambassador to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 3, 2026, H.E. Mrs. Olga Kliamaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece read more…
LEO & Walter Auer Duo Recital Tour Concludes Across Japan
From June 27 to July 5, 2026, LEO and Walter Auer performed together in six venues read more…
Seraph Brass, a U.S. Brass Quintet, Completes Japan Tour
On June 8, 2026, Seraph Brass arrived in Japan, opening their tour in Hokkaido the following day and read more…
Jamaican Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 17, 2026, Ms. Keisha Kal Witter, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Jamaica in Japan, visited read more…
Greek Ambassador to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 3, 2026, H.E. Mrs. Olga Kliamaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece read more…
LEO & Walter Auer Duo Recital Tour Concludes Across Japan
From June 27 to July 5, 2026, LEO and Walter Auer performed together in six venues read more…
Seraph Brass, a U.S. Brass Quintet, Completes Japan Tour
On June 8, 2026, Seraph Brass arrived in Japan, opening their tour in Hokkaido the following day and read more…
School Concerts Held in May and June 2026
From May to June 2026, Min-On presented 11 school concerts across Japan, welcoming approximately 3,850 students read more…
South Sudan’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 10, 2026, Mr. Gabriel Deng, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan read more…
✨🎈 MIN-ON Kids Festa in Fukuoka has come to a close!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for two wonderful days filled with smiles, music, and fun! 😊💚🎶
The Kids Festa continues this August in Hokkaido, Ehime, and Ishikawa—we hope to see you there! 🌟🎉
#min_on #KidsFesta #FamilyFun #Music #MusicBindsOurHearts
NMRK 🫰🫰🫰
こんにちは。 シェアさせて頂きますね🙇 宜しくお願いたします✨
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...
Jamaican Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 17, 2026, Ms. Keisha Kal Witter, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Jamaica in Japan, visited the Min-On Cultural Center, accompanied by Mr. Alexander Dixon, First Secretary and Consul. They were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. During the...
Greek Ambassador to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 3, 2026, H.E. Mrs. Olga Kliamaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece, visited the Min-On Cultural Center, accompanied by Mr. Christos Goulas, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy. They were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi....
South Sudan’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On July 10, 2026, Mr. Gabriel Deng, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Japan, visited the Min-On Cultural Center, where he was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. During the meeting, Mr. Deng spoke about the central role...
Professor Petra Brysiewicz of the University of KwaZulu-Natal Visits Min-On
On June 26, 2026, Professor Petra Brysiewicz of the School of Nursing & Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal visited the Min-On Cultural Center, where she was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. Following a tour of the Automatic Instrument...