Min-On Music Journey
The Min-On Music Journey takes you on tour of the wondrous music and rich cultural heritage of countries worldwide. Each article, available in English and Japanese, includes a variety of photographs and video clips for your enjoyment.
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Min-On Music Journey No. 98: Cabo Verde (Jul 31, 2025)
Min-On Music Journey No. 97: Rwanda (Jun 30, 2025)
Min-On Music Journey No. 96: Slovakia (May 29, 2025)
Min-On Music Journey No. 08: The Republic of Cuba
Min-On and the Embassy of Cuba in Japan welcome you to the Republic of Cuba for the eighth stop on Min-On's Music Journey. Cuba is the largest island nation in the Caribbean Sea, rich in natural beauty. Also called the Pearl of the Caribbean, Cuba has a subtropical...
Min-On Music Journey No. 07: Republic of Poland
Welcome to the seventh trip on Min-On's Music Journey—let us guide you to the Republic of Poland, located on the plains facing the Baltic Sea in Central Europe. Poland shares its borders with many countries and was once located along a major trade route known as the...
Min-On Music Journey No. 06: Republic of Estonia
Welcome to the sixth installment of Min-On's Music Journey, which takes us to the Republic of Estonia, one of the three Baltic states. Estonia is a country of forests and lakes in northern Europe, facing the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Historic medieval...
Min-On Music Journey No. 05: Portuguese Republic
Welcome again to Min-On's Music Journey! In this installment, let us guide you to the Portuguese Republic, located in Western Europe's Iberian Peninsula. Portugal was known throughout history as a naval pioneer that commanded the seven seas during the Age of...
Min-On Music Journey No. 04: Republic of Turkey
Welcome to the fourth edition of Min-On's Music Journey! In this installment, let us guide you to the Republic of Turkey, a crossroads of Eastern and Western civilization that shares a border with Asia, Europe and Africa. The Ottoman Empire, predecessor of the...
Min-On Music Journey No. 03: Romania
Welcome to the third stop on Min-On's Music Journey! Today, let us guide you to a country with charming medieval atmosphere: Romania, located in the southeast of Europe. Peleș Castle (Sinaia City, Transylvania region) Romania has a long history, and the deep medieval...