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Janoska Ensemble concludes Japan tour with great success

Janoska Ensemble, the acclaimed quartet from Vienna, Austria, successfully concluded their ten-concert tour of Japan on February 24, 2024. The latest tour marked the third that the Ensemble has made at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association.

Min-On Music Journey No. 85: Republic of Ghana

Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Japan extend a warm invitation to explore the vibrant culture of Ghana, situated in West Africa.

Argentina’s Quintet del Ángel wows in Tokyo, dozens of senior foreign envoys attend

On February 13, 2024, the Argentine tango group Quintet del Ángel invited to Japan by the Min-On Concert Association held two shows—one during the day and the other, in the evening—in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Civic Hall.

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Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Regulations (2024)

Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Regulations (2024)

Please see below for regulations of the “Tokyo International Conducting Competition” to be hosted in 2024. Regulations〔ENGLISH/PDF〕  https://www.conductingtokyo.org/file/english2024.pdf Réglement〔FRANCAIS/PDF〕 https://www.conductingtokyo.org/file/francais2024.pdf...

Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Outline (2024)

Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Outline (2024)

Please see below for an outline of the "Tokyo International Conducting Competition" to be hosted in 2024. ■DATES, VENUES AND ORCHESTRAS 1. First Preliminary Round Dates: October 7 (Monday) and 8 (Tuesday), 2024 Venue: The Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Nishi Shinjuku,...

Interview with the Ambassador of Georgia

Interview with the Ambassador of Georgia

As part of its ongoing series of meeting with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinaryand Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan. The ambassador shared his thoughts...

“We are tomodachi desu”

“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...

Music is a Bridge, an Outreach of Love Bringing the World Together

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...

Cambodian ambassador calls on Min-On

Cambodian ambassador calls on Min-On

On February 28, 2024, His Excellency Tuy Ry, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing Director Hideshiro Akiya,...

Nepali ambassador calls on Min-On

Nepali ambassador calls on Min-On

On February 27, 2024, His Excellency Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nepal to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He was accompanied by his wife, Poonam R. Subedi; Ram Krishna Dhakal, one of Nepal’s...

Sudanese envoy visits Min-On

Sudanese envoy visits Min-On

On February 22, 2024, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim Ali Mohamed Ahmed Osman Mohamed of the Republic of the Sudan Embassy in Japan paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...

Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Haiti visits Min-On 

Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Haiti visits Min-On 

On January 30, 2024, Dr. Watson Racius Denis, acting Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Republic of Haiti to Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was welcomed by Min-On President Kazuto Ito and Managing Director Kiyoshi Komatsu. In their...

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