Music Journey
An ongoing series on the music and culture of countries around the world through photos and videos
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Latest Events
Hawaiian music and dance group visits Min-On
On August 30, members of the “Healing Hawaiian Music and Charming Hula Exquisite Sound Played by Pomaika’i and Kohala” tour read more…
Georgian ambassador visits Min-On
On August 17, 2023, His Excellency Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 75: Syrian Arab Republic
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! This year marks the 70-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Syria. read more…
Albanian ambassador visits Min-On
On August 4, 2023, His Excellency Gjergj Teneqexhiu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania to Japan read more…
Hawaiian music and dance group visits Min-On
On August 30, members of the “Healing Hawaiian Music and Charming Hula Exquisite Sound Played by Pomaika’i and Kohala” tour read more…
Georgian ambassador visits Min-On
On August 17, 2023, His Excellency Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 75: Syrian Arab Republic
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! This year marks the 70-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Syria. read more…
Albanian ambassador visits Min-On
On August 4, 2023, His Excellency Gjergj Teneqexhiu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania to Japan read more…
Min-On holds concert event celebrating inclusivity supported by the Venezuelan embassy in Japan
On July 21, the Min-On Concert Association organized a “Lecture Concert” series featuring White Hand read more…
Senior delegation from Chinese university visits Min-On
On July 18, a delegation from China’s Hebei International Studies University led by President Sun Jianzhong read more…
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We look to promoting bilateral cultural exchange through the medium and magic of music!💕
Argentine “BA Style” Kickoff Meeting Held
The Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Japan and the Min-On are jointly working on a project, “BA Style” to introduce the fascination of Buenos Aires. An in-person event to launch the project was held on April 16, 2021, at the Min-On Culture Center, which was...
Min-On Competition Provides Hope to Conductors—Kentaro Kawase, the 2nd place in the 14th competition
The Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting was launched to discover and foster talented conductors domestically and abroad. The Min-On sponsored competition, held every three years will mark its 19th time this fall. Conducting was added to the Min-On...
Music is Hope—Min-On Concert: The Norwegian Girls Choir
Music reaches the hearts of people. It allows us see things that were invisible to us, and it can also open doors that were locked shut. With every concert, Min-On encounters not just the joy of sharing art from all over the world but also the thankful voices of...
Concert Review by Shinichiro Tokunaga—Min-On Cultural Lectures, Paraguay: The Berta Rohas Concert
For guitar lovers, among the nations of Latin America, Paraguay is special. It is, after all, the birthplace of the famed composer Agustín Barrios Mangoré. A biographical film about Barrios, Mangoré, For the Love of Art, was shown in Japan the year before last. In...
“We are tomodachi desu”
Interview with Her Excellency Ms. Shorna-Kay M. Richards, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Jamaica to Japan Min-On: Thank you for sharing your time with us, Madam Ambassador. I understand that this [2022] marks the 60th anniversary year of Jamaica’s...
“Please continue to invite performing artists from around the world to Japan and introduce their musical talents”
Interview with His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Elloumi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tunisia to Japan Min-On: We’d like to open by thanking you from our heart on the grand success of the Emel Japan Tour. H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Elloumi:...
Music is a Bridge, an Outreach of Love Bringing the World Together
Interview with His Excellency Mr. Miguel Ángel RAMÍREZ Ramos, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from the Republic of Cuba to Japan Min-On: From its cuisine to music to lifestyle, Cuban culture is a fascinating subject. We’d like to start out by asking you...
Min-On Competition Provides Hope to Conductors—Kentaro Kawase, the 2nd place in the 14th competition
The Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting was launched to discover and foster talented conductors domestically and abroad. The Min-On sponsored competition, held every three years will mark its 19th time this fall. Conducting was added to the Min-On...
Hawaiian music and dance group visits Min-On
On August 30, members of the “Healing Hawaiian Music and Charming Hula Exquisite Sound Played by Pomaika’i and Kohala” tour visiting Japan at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association, called on Min-On at its head office in Tokyo and toured the Min-On Music...
Georgian ambassador visits Min-On
On August 17, 2023, His Excellency Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Kazuto Ito, Executive Managing Director Hideshiro Akiya and Managing...
Albanian ambassador visits Min-On
On August 4, 2023, His Excellency Gjergj Teneqexhiu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He was greeted by Min-On President Kazuto Ito, Executive Managing Director...
Senior delegation from Chinese university visits Min-On
On July 18, a delegation from China’s Hebei International Studies University led by President Sun Jianzhong and Vice President Xi Wei visited the Min-On Concert Association. The seven delegates were welcomed by Min-On President Kazuto Ito and Managing Director Kiyoshi...