MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025 Welcomes Around 4,300 Participants
The Min-On Concert Association hosted MIN-ON Kids Festa 2025, which took place in three cities—Kanazawa, Tottori, and Ebetsu—and welcomed approximately 4,300 participants.
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Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2027 – Outline and Regulations Announcement
Min-On has announced the outline and regulations for the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2027. Applications will be accepted from 00:00 on Monday, February 8, 2027, through 23:59 on Thursday, May 13, 2027 (Japan Standard Time). Full details are available on...
Malaysian Ambassador-Designate Discusses Cultural Exchange at Min-On Culture Center
On September 8, 2026, H.E. Dato' Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani, Ambassador-Designate of Malaysia to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center together with Mr. Razween Abdul Razak, Minister Counsellor, Ms. Nora Azlinda Binti Jaapar, Counsellor, and Ms. Alia Mustaza, First...
Min-On Kids Festa 2026 Draws Approximately 12,500 Participants Across Four Cities
Min-On's Kids Festa 2026 took place in four cities — Fukuoka, Ehime, Hokkaido, and Ishikawa — drawing a total of approximately 12,500 participants. The event offered concerts introducing songs and instruments from around the world, workshops in creative arts and...
President of Thailand’s Bunditpatanasilpa Institute Visits Min-On Culture Center
On September 8, 2026, Assist. Prof. Dr. Somkiat Pumipak, President of the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute of Fine Arts, visited the Min-On Culture Center together with 25 faculty members and students. The visitors were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi....
Announcement “Ponts Sonores Paris 2025” Concert in France
The Min-On Concert Association proudly presents Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 – A Symphony of Friendship between France and Japan, a special concert celebrating cultural harmony through the universal language of music. Ponts Sonores Paris 2025 A Symphony of Friendship...
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...
Breathing as One, Playing as One—An Interview with Giulio Boccaletti of G.O.B.
In March 2026, Min-On welcomed Italy’s Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese (G.O.B.) for its third concert tour with the organization, following its highly acclaimed tours in 2023 and 2024. From March 14 to 26, the septet gave eight performances in eight cities across Japan,...
Beyond Words, Moving Forward as One—Interview with Asano Sho, Honma Takashi and Lee Jin-Hee
From April 3 to 9, 2026, Min-On sent three Japanese traditional musicians to the Republic of Korea to participate in the Korea-Japan Youth Concert 2026. The concerts in Seoul and Busan brought together young traditional musicians from both countries, including several...
Music as a Bridge, Tango as a Bond—Interview with Pablo Valle
In 2026, Min-On presented Historia del Tango as part of its Tango Series 55, a nationwide tour by the Pablo Valle Sexteto marking 100 years since tango was first introduced to Japan. From January 18 to March 1, the ensemble brought the rich heritage and vibrant energy...
“Filipinos bring our love for music wherever we are.” – Interview with the Ambassador of the Philippines
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, the Min-On Concert Association had the privilege of interviewing Her Excellency Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, Ambassador Extraordinary and...
Malaysian Ambassador-Designate Discusses Cultural Exchange at Min-On Culture Center
On September 8, 2026, H.E. Dato' Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani, Ambassador-Designate of Malaysia to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center together with Mr. Razween Abdul Razak, Minister Counsellor, Ms. Nora Azlinda Binti Jaapar, Counsellor, and Ms. Alia Mustaza, First...
President of Thailand’s Bunditpatanasilpa Institute Visits Min-On Culture Center
On September 8, 2026, Assist. Prof. Dr. Somkiat Pumipak, President of the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute of Fine Arts, visited the Min-On Culture Center together with 25 faculty members and students. The visitors were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi....
Polish Ambassador to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On August 19, 2026, H.E. Mr. Pawel Milewski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to Japan, visited the Min-On Cultural Center to bid farewell ahead of the completion of his tenure in Japan. He was welcomed by Min-On President Koji...
Kyung Hee University Humanitas College President and Vice President Visit Min-On Cultural Center
On July 29, 2026, Professor Jeong Bok-cheol, President of Humanitas College at Kyung Hee University, and Professor Kim Jin-hae, Vice President of Humanitas College, visited the Min-On Culture Center. They were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other...
🇨🇺✨ Enjoy El Swing del Son by PANCHO AMAT BAND! 🎶
Experience the music of Pancho Amat, a legendary figure in Cuban music, whose 2019 Min-On tour brought the vibrant spirit of Cuba to audiences in Japan. 🎸🌴🎵
You can listen to this performance in our MIN-ON Music Journey article.
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