In December 2025, Min-On presented five school concerts at locations across Japan, welcoming a total of more than 2,000 students.
For many of the participating children, these school concerts provided their first opportunity to experience live musical performances. Students expressed their amazement and excitement at feeling the vibrations, power, and resonance created by artists’ voices and musical instruments, an impact quite different from listening to music through screens or recordings.
At the concert featuring a hibaku piano, an instrument that survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima in 1945, students also had a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the importance of peace and the significant role music can play in peacebuilding. Through the performances, many were deeply moved by music’s ability to convey history, memory, and hope.
Performers
INSPi (A cappella group)
— December 1, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Jacob Koller (Piano) and Mitsunori Yajima (Hibaku piano tuner)
— December 4, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture
ASKA Japanese Drum (Traditional taiko ensemble)
— December 12, Kaiso District, Wakayama Prefecture
Japan Marvelous (Taiko ensemble)
— December 18, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Min-On remains committed to delivering the power and inspiration of music to children through school concerts and other educational programs.
These activities were made possible through the generous support of our supporting members. We extend our sincere gratitude for their continued encouragement and assistance.
