In October 2025, the Min-On Concert Association presented 12 school concerts across Japan. A total of approximately 4,200 students from 24 schools participated, offering children the opportunity to experience live music up close.
Voices from participants:
“The powerful performance energized me. I could feel the vibrations of the sound directly in my body, which was a completely new experience.”
“I became interested in music for the first time through this concert. I felt how music can lift people’s spirits and create emotional connections between one another.”
“I usually do not have many chances to attend concerts, so I was glad it was held at school. I was moved by the delicate sound and dynamics that can only be felt through live performance.”
The musicians who performed in the school concerts are as follows:
WAGOSNATION (Gospel chorus group)
- A large chorus together with the students (October 1, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Viento
- Students enjoyed the sounds of various instruments (October 4, Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Japan Marvelous (Taiko ensemble)
- Around 700 students from eight schools attended the dynamic taiko performance (October 8, Kinko Town, Kagoshima Prefecture)
AUN & HIDE (Traditional Japanese instruments)
- High-fives with students after the concert (October 16, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture)
Kasai Yoriyuki (Tsugaru shamisen)
- Students observed drummer Arata Okochi’s stick techniques up close (October 16, Oga City, Akita Prefecture)
INSPi (A cappella group)
- Students tried beatboxing during the workshop (October 17, Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture)
ASKA Japanese Drum (Traditional taiko ensemble)
- Powerful taiko performance by ASKA Japanese Drum (October 22, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture)
Jacob Koller (Piano)
- Students joined in a chorus of Amazing Grace accompanied by Jacob’s piano (October 23, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
Min-On will continue to bring smiles to children through music and cultural exchange.
Min-On wishes to thank its sustaining members for making this and other association initiatives possible.
