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…

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...

Min-On holds special event honoring 70 years of Japan-Jordan ties
On November 15, the “Marking The Japan-Jordan 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations” lecture concert was held at the Min-On Culture Center attended by some 150 people, including envoys from four diplomatic missions in Tokyo. The event was organized by the Min-On...

Iraqi head of mission calls on Min-On
On November 7, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Pewan Zawitai of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association to tour the classic pianos and music boxes on display at the Min-On Music Museum. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Zawitai was...

Senior North Macedonia envoy visits Min-On
On November 6, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Dragan Petkovski of the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing Directors Hideshiro Akiya and...

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...

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...

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...

Iraqi head of mission calls on Min-On
On November 7, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Pewan Zawitai of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association to tour the classic pianos and music boxes on display at the Min-On Music Museum. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Zawitai was...

Senior North Macedonia envoy visits Min-On
On November 6, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Dragan Petkovski of the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Japan, called on the Min-On Concert Association. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Executive Managing Directors Hideshiro Akiya and...

Delegates from the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences visit Min-On
On October 29, four senior members of the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (EUAS) in Germany called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. Welcoming EUAS President Christoff Wolfmaier, Prof. Dr. Reinhold Wolke, Prof. Dr. Norma May Huss and Prof. Dr. Petra...

Two TICC judges call on Min-On
On October 11, two members of the Panel of Judges for the Tokyo International Conducting Competition (TICC) organized by the Min-On Concert Association visited the Min-On Culture Center. The judges were President Jeff Alexander of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and...