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Pablo Valle Sexteto Performs School Concert at Kansai Soka Gakuen
On February 20, 2026, Min-On Concert Association presented a special school concert at Kansai Soka Gakuen in Katano, Osaka, featuring the Pablo Valle Sexteto, which was touring Japan at the time as the 55th installment of the Min-On Tango Series. Approximately 1,750...
Min-On Tango Series Vol. 55 Featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto Concludes
The 55th installment of the Min-On Tango Series, featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto, concluded successfully with its final performance in Nagano on March 1, 2026. The tour, which began on January 18, visited 19 venues across Japan for a total of 21 performances. Alongside...
Pablo Valle Sexteto Performs School Concert at Kansai Soka Gakuen
On February 20, 2026, Min-On Concert Association presented a special school concert at Kansai Soka Gakuen read more…
Min-On Tango Series Vol. 55 Featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto Concludes
The 55th installment of the Min-On Tango Series, featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto, concluded successfully with its final performance in Nagano read more…
Malian Ambassador Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 6, 2026, H.E. Mr. Didier Dacko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mali to Japan, visited read more…
Sudan Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 4, 2026, H.E. Elrayih Hyduob, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Sudan to Japan, visited read more…
Pablo Valle Sexteto Performs School Concert at Kansai Soka Gakuen
On February 20, 2026, Min-On Concert Association presented a special school concert at Kansai Soka Gakuen read more…
Min-On Tango Series Vol. 55 Featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto Concludes
The 55th installment of the Min-On Tango Series, featuring Pablo Valle Sexteto, concluded successfully with its final performance in Nagano read more…
Malian Ambassador Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 6, 2026, H.E. Mr. Didier Dacko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mali to Japan, visited read more…
Sudan Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 4, 2026, H.E. Elrayih Hyduob, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Sudan to Japan, visited read more…
Belarusian Chargé d’Affaires Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 4, 2026, Mr. Evgeny Lazarev, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Japan, visited read more…
“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 read more…
🇱🇹✨ Special Guests from Lithuania! 🎶
🎶On March 25, the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, who were scheduled to perform in Spring Festival in Tokyo the following day, visited the Min-On Music Museum. 🏛️
During their visit, they explored the piano history exhibition and listened to live performances on a variety of historic pianos. 🎹✨
#min_on #Lithuania #MusicMuseum #CulturalExchange #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...
“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...
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...
Malian Ambassador Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 6, 2026, H.E. Mr. Didier Dacko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mali to Japan, visited the Min-On Music Museum together with his family. They were welcomed by Min-On President Yamaguchi and other representatives of the...
Sudan Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 4, 2026, H.E. Elrayih Hyduob, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Republic of Sudan to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center together with Mr. Ali Mohamed Ahmed Osman Mohamed, Counsellor of the Embassy of Republic of Sudan in Japan. They were...
Belarusian Chargé d’Affaires Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 4, 2026, Mr. Evgeny Lazarev, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During his visit, he toured the Classical Piano Room at the Min-On Music Museum, home to a collection of antique pianos....
Korean Religious Studies Scholars Visit the Min-On Culture Center
On February 13, 2026, a delegation of scholars from the Korean Academy of New Religions and the Korean Association for Religious Studies visited the Min-On Culture Center, where they were welcomed by President Yamaguchi and other representatives. The delegation...