Min-On’s statement on the passing of founder Daisaku Ikeda
All of us at the Min-On Concert Association offer our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Min-On founder Daisaku Ikeda. read more…
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Moldova ambassador calls on Min-On
On June 4, His Excellency Domitru Socolan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Japan, paid a visit to the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
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Congo ambassador calls on Min-On
On May 31, His Excellency Nsenda Lukumwena, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
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Min-On Music Journey No. 90: Republic of Zambia
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Japan welcome you to Zambia in southern Africa. Zambia is a landlocked country surrounded by eight others. The Zambezi River flowing through the...
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Oman ambassador visits Min-On
On May 28, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Busaidi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
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Application for selection: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 applications must be submitted between 00:00 on Monday, February 5, 2024 and 23:59 on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Japan Standard Time (JST). The application form will be published on the web page below during the above...
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Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Regulations (2024)
Please see below for regulations of the “Tokyo International Conducting Competition” to be hosted in 2024. Regulations〔ENGLISH/PDF〕 https://www.conductingtokyo.org/file/english2024.pdf Réglement〔FRANCAIS/PDF〕 https://www.conductingtokyo.org/file/francais2024.pdf...
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Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Outline (2024)
Please see below for an outline of the "Tokyo International Conducting Competition" to be hosted in 2024. ■DATES, VENUES AND ORCHESTRAS 1. First Preliminary Round Dates: October 7 (Monday) and 8 (Tuesday), 2024 Venue: The Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall (Nishi Shinjuku,...
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Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 – Outline and Name Change Announcement
The Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting, which has been held every three years since 1967, will be renamed the "Tokyo International Conducting Competition"on its 20th anniversary in 2024. Since it was originally begun as the "Min-On Competition" in...
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Interview with the Ambassador of Argentina
As part of its ongoing series of meetings with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Japan. The...
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Interview with the stars of “Mumbai ☆ Star”
On December 12, 2023, three members of the Bollywood musical “Mumbai ☆ Star” – producer Devika Punjabi, female lead Arushi Nigam and male lead Avenav Mukherjee – were interviewed for a Min-On Concert Association periodical. The musical is an original production of...
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Interview with the Ambassador of Georgia
As part of its ongoing series of meeting with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador Extraordinaryand Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Japan. The ambassador shared his thoughts...
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“We are tomodachi desu”
Interview with Her Excellency Ms. Shorna-Kay M. Richards, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Jamaica to Japan Min-On: Thank you for sharing your time with us, Madam Ambassador. I understand that this [2022] marks the 60th anniversary year of Jamaica’s...
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Moldova ambassador calls on Min-On
On June 4, His Excellency Domitru Socolan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Japan, paid a visit to the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
![Congo ambassador calls on Min-On](https://www.min-on.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/637034403-20240531012-1080x675.jpg)
Congo ambassador calls on Min-On
On May 31, His Excellency Nsenda Lukumwena, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
![Oman ambassador visits Min-On](https://www.min-on.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/633829094-2-1080x675.jpg)
Oman ambassador visits Min-On
On May 28, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Busaidi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. He was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...
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Renowned Brazilian musical icon visits Min-On
On May 21, Jose Carlos Amaral Vieira called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was greeted by Min-On Standing Advisor Hiromasa Ikeda, President Koji Yamaguchi and Advisor Kazuto Ito. The acclaimed pianist and composer from Brazil was in Japan on an...