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…

Min-On Music Journey No. 95: Republic of Tajikistan
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Japan welcome you to Tajikistan, a mountainous country located in Central Asia. Tajikistan – "With love from the altitude"...

“Believing in the Power of Education and Music to Change Lives, Thoughts and Feelings”
On November 15 last year, Tareq Jundi, one of Jordan’s most renowned musicians, performed at the “Japan-Jordan Friendship Concert” held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Jordan and Japan. We had the privilege of...

Min-On hosts special Japan-Cuba goodwill concert
On December 3, the Min-On Concert Association organized a special performance honoring the 95th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cuba and Japan, an event made possible with the generous cooperation of the Cuban Embassy in Tokyo. The...

Côte d’Ivoire ambassador visits Min-On
On February 13, His Excellency Ipo Gbolié Désiré Wulfran, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...

Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...

Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...

Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...

Announcement of Contestants : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The Competition in 2024 received 291 applications from 37 countries/regions. Of these, 18 participants from 10 countries were selected by Screening Documents and Footage. They will face the first preliminary round on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, 8. 39 Kent...

“Believing in the Power of Education and Music to Change Lives, Thoughts and Feelings”
On November 15 last year, Tareq Jundi, one of Jordan’s most renowned musicians, performed at the “Japan-Jordan Friendship Concert” held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Jordan and Japan. We had the privilege of...

The Power of Small Efforts: Creating Big Waves with “Two Drops of the Ocean”
We were given the opportunity to interview two musicians who performed at the Japan-Croatia Friendship "Elis & Utako" Lecture Concert held on October 25 last year. 【Artist Profiles】 Elis Lovrić A multifaceted artist from Croatia, Elis is dedicated to preserving...

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...

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...

Côte d’Ivoire ambassador visits Min-On
On February 13, His Excellency Ipo Gbolié Désiré Wulfran, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President Yasuharu Ito,...

Malaysia’s ukulele aficionado organization visits Min-On
On January 23, 2025, 39 students and staff members led by President Kelly Teh of the Persatuan Pencinta Muzik Ukulele Malaysia (PPUM) paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association. Upon their arrival, the PPUM delegation performed two songs—“Aloha” and “Rasa...

Tsinghua University delegation calls on Min-On
On January 17, 2025, a delegation of 17 students and faculty members from Tsinghua University of China called on the Min-On Concert Association. The Chinese delegates also toured the Min-On Music Museum’s collection of classic pianos and music boxes.

Lebanese ambassador calls on Min-On
On December 20, 2024, His Excellency Nidal Yehya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lebanese Republic to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. The ambassador was accompanied by Dr. Naohiko Umewaka, Japanese Noh...