Bolivian Guitarist Piraí Vaca Shows the Power of Emotion in Music
Music could be called an unfiltered expression of the soul. For renowned Bolivian guitarist Piraí Vaca, music is pure emotion, most certain. read more…
Debut Concerts Held for Winners of the 18th Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting
The debut concerts for winners of last year’s Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting were held on May 18 (Sat) at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Concert Hall, and on May 22 (Wed) at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. read more…
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. read more…
Uno, Dos, Tres! Pancho Amat Brings Vibrant Cuban Musicianship to Japan
In Cuba, music is fused into the daily rhythm of life, and spontaneous outbreaks of song and dance are common in the streets. The small Caribbean island’s contribution to the world’s rich diversity of musical styles includes Son, Trova, Salsa, Rhumba, Bolero and Afro-Cuban jazz. read more…
Latest News
School Concerts Held in Hokkaido in August and Shiga in October 2019
International flautist Yoko Owada and pianist Kazuoki Fujii performed four concerts in the Iburi Subprefecture of Hokkaido during August 2019. read more…
School Concerts Held in Hokkaido in August and Shiga in October 2019
International flautist Yoko Owada and pianist Kazuoki Fujii performed four concerts in the Iburi Subprefecture of Hokkaido during August 2019. read more…
Tohoku Hope Concerts Held in Kesennuma, Miyagi, Namie, Fukushima and Yamada, Iwate
In the month of September, three Tohoku Hope Concerts were held—the first on September 2 at Oshima Elementary in Kesennuma, Miyagi, the second on September 17 at Namie Sosei Elementary in Namie, Fukushima and the third on September 30 at Osawa Elementary in Yamada, Iwate. read more…
Lecture Concert Musical Rakugo Held on August 30
On August 30, 2019, the French rakugo performer affiliated with the French Institute of Japan at the French Embassy in Japan, Cyril Coppini, and pianist Seiji Honda performed Musical Rakugo read more…
Lecture Held in Celebration of the Anniversary of the Republic of Nicaragua National Day
On September 17 at 6:30 p.m., a lecture concert celebrating the anniversary of the Republic of Nicaragua was held by Min-On and the Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua in Japan at the Min-On Culture Center Museum Hall. read more…
Features
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. read more…
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. read more…
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. read more…
Uno, Dos, Tres! Pancho Amat Brings Vibrant Cuban Musicianship to Japan
In Cuba, music is fused into the daily rhythm of life, and spontaneous outbreaks of song and dance are common in the streets. The small Caribbean island’s contribution to the world’s rich diversity of musical styles includes Son, Trova, Salsa, Rhumba, Bolero and Afro-Cuban jazz. read more…
Min-On Music Museum Lecture Concert: Musical Rakugo by Cyril Coppini and Seiji Honda
On November 17, 2018, Cyril Coppini, Rakugo performer and member of Institut Français Japon of the French Embassy in Japan performed “Musical Rakugo” at the Min-On Music Museum Symposium Hall accompanied by pianist Seiji Honda. Approximately 200 people attended the event.
Interviews
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. read more…
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. read more…
“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. read more…
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. read more…
Culture’s Power to Connect the Minds of All People—Overcoming Differences in Border and Language
Interview with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mikhail Galuzin of The Embassy of the Russian Federation to Japan
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. read more…
Recent Min-On Visitors
Colombian Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 28, 2019, H.E. Mr. Santiago Pardo, Ambassador in Japan for the Republic of Colombia, visited the Min-On Culture Center. read more…
Laos Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 21, 2019, H.E. Mr. Viroth Sundara, Ambassador for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, visited the Min-On Culture Center. read more…
Swedish Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 14, 2019, H.E. Mr. Magnus Robach, the ambassador for Sweden in Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center. read more…
Facebook Posts
Mekong-Japan Exchange Year 2019
“WAEAKU SODEN” by Shogo Yoshii
Posted here are some scenes of the K bank Siam Pic-Ganesha, Bangkok on October 19, 2019 in ThailandWARAKU-SODEN En（Live in Thailand 2019) www.facebook.com/minon.global.music.network/
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