by minon_admin | Feb 26, 2026 | African Series, Interviews, News
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...
by minon_admin | Feb 13, 2026 | Cultural Exchange, News, Recent Visitors
On February 13, 2026, a delegation of scholars from the Korean Academy of New Religions and the Korean Association for Religious Studies visited the Min-On Culture Center, where they were welcomed by President Yamaguchi and other representatives. The delegation...
by minon_admin | Feb 9, 2026 | Cultural Exchange, Latest Events, News, Outreach, School Concerts
In January 2026, Min-On Concert Association brought the vibrant sounds of Argentine tango into school gymnasiums, holding two educational concerts in Tokyo and Kanagawa featuring the ensemble Pablo Valle Sexteto. Approximately 700 students attended. The concerts were...
by minon_admin | Jan 22, 2026 | Cultural Exchange, News, Recent Visitors
On January 22, an Indonesian university delegation, including Dr. Devie Rahmawati of the University of Indonesia, visited the Min-On Culture Center. She was joined by Mr. Zaki Ramadan of the University of Indonesia, Dr. La Mani of Bina Nusantara University, and Dr....
by minon_admin | Jan 16, 2026 | Cultural Exchange, Interviews, Latest Events, Lectures, News, Outreach
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...
by minon_admin | Jan 7, 2026 | Cultural Exchange, Latest Events, News, Outreach, School Concerts
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....
