by Peter | Oct 12, 2015 | News, Outreach
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, the Min-On Music Museum opened a special exhibition entitled “Music Journey—the 70-Year Musical History of Post-World War II Era Japan” on September 8. Under the supervision of longstanding...
by Peter | Oct 12, 2015 | BoliviaRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is one of the highest capital cities in the world at 3,650 meters above sea level. Beautiful snow-capped mountains form the background for modern skyscrapers and ancient historic structures in La Paz, the political and...
by Peter | Oct 12, 2015 | EcuadorRA, Lectures, News, Outreach
One of the fundamental aims of the Min-On Concert Association is to contribute to the flourishing of music and art by promoting musical outreach programs open to the general public. As a part of these public service projects, the Min-On Music Museum occasionally hosts...
by Peter | Jun 14, 2015 | News, Outreach, Tohoku Hope Concert
Endeavoring to cultivate music appreciation in Japan and worldwide, Min-On has offered a wide range of non-profit public service programs since its foundation in 1963. The Min-On School Concert Program was inaugurated in 1973 at the founder’s proposal to contribute to...
by Peter | Jun 14, 2015 | ArgentinaRA, News
Exhibits displaying the colorful atmosphere of Buenos Aires Beginning January 1, 2015, the Min-On Music Museum at the Min-On Culture Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo, has been hosting a special exhibition entitled Vibrant Rhythm and Lively Melody—Argentine Tango. Tango...
by Peter | Dec 25, 2014 | BrazilRA, Cultural Exchange, Latin & Tango, News
Brazil is recognized throughout the world as a superpower of music—one that has originated a wealth of popular musical genres and rhythmical dance styles. Among them, samba is perhaps the most popular cultural expression of Brazil, an internationally famous symbol of...