Music Journey
An ongoing series on the music and culture of countries around the world through photos and videos
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Cabo Verdean Diva Elida Almeida’s Japan Tour Concludes to Great Acclaim
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Cabo Verde—an island nation off the west coast of Africa—Min-On invited renowned Cabo Verdean vocalist Elida Almeida and her band, marking the first-ever cultural exchange with the country....
29th Kyoto Edition of the Kansai International Students Music Festival Concludes with Great Success
On Sunday, November 30, the 29th Kyoto edition of the Kansai International Students Music Festival, held as part of Min-On’s outreach activities, concluded successfully with the participation of international students from over 20 countries and region. Throughout the...
Min-On Music Journey No. 101: Republic of Kenya
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today we’re traveling to the Republic of Kenya, located on the equator in East Africa read more…
Min-On Music Museum Year-End and New Year Holiday Closures (December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026)
As we approach the end of the year, please note the following holiday closure schedules for our facilities. read more…
Cabo Verdean Diva Elida Almeida’s Japan Tour Concludes to Great Acclaim
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Cabo Verde—an island nation off the west coast of Africa read more…
“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 read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 101: Republic of Kenya
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today we’re traveling to the Republic of Kenya, located on the equator in East Africa read more…
Min-On Music Museum Year-End and New Year Holiday Closures (December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026)
As we approach the end of the year, please note the following holiday closure schedules for our facilities. read more…
Cabo Verdean Diva Elida Almeida’s Japan Tour Concludes to Great Acclaim
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Cabo Verde—an island nation off the west coast of Africa read more…
“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 read more…
29th Kyoto Edition of the Kansai International Students Music Festival Concludes with Great Success
On Sunday, November 30, the 29th Kyoto edition of the Kansai International Students Music read more…
Japan–Thailand Music Session “FUTURE OF ASIA” Concludes Nine-City Tour to Enthusiastic Acclaim
The Japan-Thailand collaborative concert “FUTURE OF ASIA”, featuring leading musicians from both countries, successfully wrapped up read more…
🌍🎶 Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey!
🇰🇪🎉 Today, December 12, is Kenya’s National Day! 🎉🇰🇪
Today we’re traveling to the Republic of Kenya, located on the equator in East Africa, together with the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Japan. 🇰🇪✈️
Kenya’s official languages are English and Swahili, and an important Swahili word cherished by the people is Harambee, meaning “pulling together.” 🤝
With rapid urbanization, Kenya’s music scene has become increasingly modern and international. At the same time, its multiethnic identity sustains a rich variety of traditional musical cultures. 🎵✨
Kenya also has a range of distinctive percussion and string instruments, some of which are preserved in the Min-On Music Museum, including the Adeudeu, a harp-like instrument, the Nyatiti, an eight-stringed plucked bowl yoke lute, and the Kihembe Ngoma, an animal-skin drum. 🪕🥁
Our journey also features the music groups and artists the Kenya National Dancers and Drummers, the Mungano National Choir, Joseph Kamaru, Fernando Anuang’a, Sauti Sol and the Kenyan Boys Choi. 🌟
We hope you enjoy your music journey to Kenya! 🌍🎧
Please look forward to our next destination. ✨
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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 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...
“Music Has the Force to Bring Light into Darkness” – An Interview with Curly Strings
The Curly Strings recently concluded a highly successful tour of Japan, staging 8 performances in 8 cities between September and October. Curly Strings Curly Strings is a four-piece Estonian ensemble formed in 2012 by folk-music graduates who set out to create a...
Building Bridges Through Music and Education – Interview with Alejandro Gómez Ovares
We conducted an interview with Mr. Alejandro Gómez Ovares, a classical guitarist from Costa Rica, who performed at the Friendship Concert Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Establishment of DiplomaticRelations Between Costa Rica and Japanin August this year. ◆...
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua
“Through Music, We Can Convey Messages and Promote Peace” – Interview with the Ambassador of Nicaragua MIN-ON: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview Your Excellency at your embassy today. Could you share your impressions and...
Senior Indian envoys visits Min-On
On November 21, Mr. Ravindran Madhu Sudan, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of India in Japan, and Mr. Aman Akash, Second Secretary, visited the Min-On Culture Center, where they were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. During their meeting, Mr....
Faculty Members from the University of Alcalá Visit the Min-On Culture Center
On November 19, 2025, Director Dr. Alejandro Iborra Cuéllar, Deputy Director Dr. Ana Belén García Varela, Dean Sara Cortés Gómez of the Faculty of Education, Professor Isabel Cano Ruiz, and Professor Germán Ros Magán from the Daisaku Ikeda Research Institute for...
Haitian Ambassador to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On November 19, 2025, His Excellency Mr. Louis Harold Joseph, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Haiti to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo, where he was received by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other senior...
Faculty Members from the University of Barcelona Visit the Min-On Culture Center
On November 11, three faculty members from the University of Barcelona—Dr. Amparo del Pino-Gutierrez, Dr. Carmen Moreno Arroyo, and Dr. Esther Crespo Mirasol—paid a courtesy visit to the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo, where they were welcomed by Min-On President Koji...