In November 2025, Min-On presented a total of 14 school concerts at locations across Japan, welcoming approximately 4,000 students.
Many children shared that it was their first time hearing live instrumental performances and expressed surprise at the beauty of the sound. Others noted that the music was far more powerful than performances seen on television, allowing them to feel the depth, resonance, and vibrations directly. Experiencing music not only through listening but also through physical sensation helped students deepen their understanding of music and left a strong impression on them.
At some concerts, students also had the opportunity to try playing the instruments themselves. Feeling the volume and resonance firsthand, and performing rare instruments up close, made music feel more familiar and accessible. Many children expressed joy in discovering a new appreciation for music and said that these hands-on experiences helped them enjoy music even more.
Performers
Hideki Togi (Gagaku court musician)
(November 12 – Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Don Almas (Japanese–Spanish guitar duo)
(November 11 – Kumano City, Mie Prefecture)
ASKA Japanese Drum (Traditional taiko ensemble)
(November 13 – Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture)
Cousin
(November 14 – Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Japan Marvelous (Taiko ensemble)
(November 18 – Ogi City, Saga Prefecture)
Yoriyuki Kasai (Tsugaru shamisen), with Yuto Aizawa and Arata Okouchi
(November 20 – Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture)
INSPi (A cappella group)
(November 25 – Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Viento
(November 21 – Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture)
Jacob Koller (Piano)
(November 21 – Hakodate City, Hokkaido)
Min-On will continue its efforts to bring the joy of music to children through school concerts and related cultural programs.
This project was carried out as a non-profit initiative with the generous support of Min-On’s sustaining members. We extend our sincere gratitude for their continued support.
