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G.O.B. Ocarina Septet Japan Tour 2026 Concludes
Min-On Concert Association presented the Japan tour of the Italian ocarina septet Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese (G.O.B.), marking the ensemble’s third collaboration with Min-On following successful tours in 2023 and 2024. The tour opened on March 14 in Ise City, Mie...
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...
Ambassador of Egypt Pays Courtesy Visit to Min-On
On April 17, 2026, H.E. Mr. Ragui Mohamed Mohamed Eletreby, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan, visited read more…
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 15, 2026, H.E. Mr. Erkinbek Osoev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan, visited read more…
Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra Visits Min-On, Memorandum of Understanding Signed
On March 25, 2026, members of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra visited the Min-On Culture Center read more…
G.O.B. Ocarina Septet Japan Tour 2026 Concludes
Min-On Concert Association presented the Japan tour of the Italian ocarina septet Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese (G.O.B.), marking the ensemble’s third collaboration read more…
Ambassador of Egypt Pays Courtesy Visit to Min-On
On April 17, 2026, H.E. Mr. Ragui Mohamed Mohamed Eletreby, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan, visited read more…
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 15, 2026, H.E. Mr. Erkinbek Osoev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan, visited read more…
Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra Visits Min-On, Memorandum of Understanding Signed
On March 25, 2026, members of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra visited the Min-On Culture Center read more…
G.O.B. Ocarina Septet Japan Tour 2026 Concludes
Min-On Concert Association presented the Japan tour of the Italian ocarina septet Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese (G.O.B.), marking the ensemble’s third collaboration read more…
Azerbaijan Ambassador to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 2, 2026, H.E. Mr. Farid Talibov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center read more…
“Musicians are the Last ‘Soldiers of Love’” – Interview with Mathias Duplessy
In December 2025, as part of Min-On Concert Association’s international cultural exchange initiatives, Japanese musicians traveled read more…
🎉 Sunshine Mexican Music Japan Tour Concluded! 🇲🇽
The month-long tour, which began on March 16, concluded on April 16 after 18 performances across Japan! 🇯🇵✨
Featuring the beautiful harmonies and requinto guitar of Trio del Angel 🎶, dance by Norma Blancas 💃, and vibrant Latin music performances throughout the tour. 🌟
The artists safely departed on April 17 ✈️🇲🇽
#min_on #Mexico #JapanTour #LiveMusic #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...
“Musicians are the Last ‘Soldiers of Love’” – Interview with Mathias Duplessy
In December 2025, as part of Min-On Concert Association’s international cultural exchange initiatives, Japanese musicians traveled to France to participate in a series of cultural exchange programs and concerts in Paris and the surrounding areas. The concerts held on...
“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...
Ambassador of Egypt Pays Courtesy Visit to Min-On
On April 17, 2026, H.E. Mr. Ragui Mohamed Mohamed Eletreby, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan, visited the Min-On Cultural Center, accompanied by Ms. Inas Taha, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of...
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 15, 2026, H.E. Mr. Erkinbek Osoev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center, accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Dzhamilia Soltobaeva, and Ms. Altynai Alagusheva, Third Secretary of the...
Azerbaijan Ambassador to Japan Calls on Min-On
On April 2, 2026, H.E. Mr. Farid Talibov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center, accompanied by Mr. Sadig Babayev, Counsellor, and Ms. Nermin Babayeva. Min-On Concert Association...
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...