by minon_admin | Jun 25, 2019 | Cultural Exchange, Japanese Arts, News, Outreach, Overseas Dispatch Series, Performing Arts
From April 10 to the 24, the Maidaiko Asuka Gumi was dispatched to Taiwan, where it performed nine times in five cities, including Taipei, and also at one school concert. During the show, the breathtaking, overwhelming power of Japanese taiko drums and soul-stirring...
by minon_admin | Mar 13, 2019 | Cultural Exchange, Lectures, News, Outreach
On February 15 at 19:00 PM, young musicians and singers playing traditional Korean and Japanese instruments performed at the second Korean-Japanese Exchange Program, Encounters of Young, Korean-Japanese, Traditional Musicians. The event was held in collaboration with...
by minon_admin | Feb 26, 2019 | Cultural Exchange, Features, Latin & Tango, News
In Cuba, music is fused into the daily rhythm of life, and spontaneous outbreaks of song and dance are common in the streets. The small Caribbean island’s contribution to the world’s rich diversity of musical styles includes Son, Trova, Salsa, Rhumba, Bolero and...
by minon_admin | Jan 28, 2019 | ArgentinaCE, ArgentinaRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
Tango is a powerful art form—a drama of evocative compositions and passionate, sensual dance. In its native Argentina, tango is a way of life for many people. Alongside its vibrant artistic tradition, tango also represented the struggle of marginalized people to find...
by minon_admin | Jan 11, 2019 | African Series, Cultural Exchange, Interviews, South AfricaRA
Interview with H.E. Mr. Thulani Dlomo, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Japan Min-On: The year of 2018 marked the centenary of the birth of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, providing a unique opportunity for people around the world to reflect on his life and...
by minon_admin | Dec 12, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Features, FranceCE, FranceRA, Lectures
On November 17, 2018, Cyril Coppini, Rakugo performer and member of Institut Français Japon of the French Embassy in Japan performed “Musical Rakugo” at the Min-On Music Museum Symposium Hall accompanied by pianist Seiji Honda. Approximately 200 people attended the...
