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New Ambassador of Republic of Ecuador to Japan visits Min-On
On October 7, His Excellency César Augusto Montaño Huerta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan read more…
New Ambassador of Republic of Ecuador to Japan visits Min-On
On October 7, His Excellency César Augusto Montaño Huerta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association at the Min-On Office in Shinjuku, Tokyo. He was greeted by Association...
Recent Visitors
New Ambassador of Republic of Ecuador to Japan visits Min-On
On October 7, His Excellency César Augusto Montaño Huerta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan read more…
Serbian ambassador visits Min-On, seeks further cultural exchange with Japan
On May 25, Her Excellency Aleksandra Kovač, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association Office in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. She was cordially welcomed by Min-On President Kazuto Ito and Managing Director Hideshiro Akiya. read more…
Israeli ambassador visits Min-On, seeks to power bilateral goodwill through music
On May 11, His Excellency Gilad Cohen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association, where he was greeted by Association President Kazuto Ito, read more…
Outgoing Ambassador of Republic of Ecuador to Japan calls on Min-On
On March 9, His Excellency Jamie Barberis, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan, visited the Min-On Concert Association at the Min-On Office in Shinjuku, Tokyo. He was greeted by Association President Kazuto Ito and Managing Director Hideshiro Akiya. read more…
Ambassador of Republic of Haiti to Japan visits Min-On
On February 28, 2022, His Excellency Helph Monod Honorat, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Haiti to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association at the Min-On read more…
Republic of Kosovo Ambassador H. E. Sabri Kiçmari designate visits Min-On
On February 21, His Excellency Sabri Kiçmari, Republic of Kosovo Ambassador designate to Japan, paid a courtesy call on the Min-On Concert Association in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Min-On President Kazuto Ito and Managing Director Hideshiro Akiya read more…
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Chargée d’Affaires ad interim of Moldova to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On March 17, 2021, Ms. Anna Vatamaniuc, Chargée d'Affaires ad interim of Moldova, visited the Min-On Culture Center. Ms. Vatamaniuc voiced her gratitude for Min-On's Music Journey featuring Moldovan music and culture, and expressed her wish to further deepen the...
Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On February 17, 2021, H.E. Mr. Robert Takata, Ambassodor of the Dominican Republic visited the Min-On Culture Center and spoke with Min-On's president, Mr. Kazuto Ito. During their discussion, Ambassador Takata expressed that the Dominican people have a deep, intimate...
Ambassador of the Ukraine to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On February 10, 2021, H.E. Dr. Sergiy Korsunsky, Ambassador of the Ukraine visited the Min-On Culture Center and spoke with Min-On's President, Mr. Kazuto Ito. During their discussion, Ambassador shared that he wholeheartedly supports Min-On's mission to connect the...
Ambassador of Nicaragua to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On November 27, 2020, Ambassador Rodrigo Coronel Kinloch of the Republic of Nicaragua visited the Min-On Culture Center and spoke with Min-On's president, Mr. Kazuto Ito. Ambassador Kinloch was pleased that Nicaragua was featured in Min-On's Music Journey, an...
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Republic of Kosovo to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On October 21, 2020, Mr. Enis Xhemaili, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Republic of Kosovo visited the Min-On Culture Center and spoke with Min-On's President, Mr. Kazuto Ito. During their discussion, Ambassador Xhemaili congratulated Min-On on the recent 57th...
Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to Japan Visits Min-On Cultural Center
On August 31, 2020, Her Excellency Ms. Martha Lidia Zelayandia Cisneros visited the Min-On Cultural Center. During the discussion, the ambassador expressed that El Salvador is also experiencing severe economic conditions due to the coronavirus pandemic. She asked for...
Ambassador for Micronesia in Japan Visits Min-On Culture Center with His Wife
On January 15, 2020, H.E. Mr. John Fritz, Ambassador in Japan for the Federated States of Micronesia, and his wife, Mrs. Momoe Fritz, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During their discussion, Ambassador Fritz expressed his desire for Min-On’s cooperation in...
Acapella group Rajaton, from the Republic of Finland, Holds Japan Tour and Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On November 7, 2019, acapella group Rajaton came to tour Japan for the 100-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Finland and visited the Min-On Culture Center. Baritone Mr. Ahti Paunu agreed strongly with the peace activities...
The Ambassador in Japan for Germany Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On December 18, 2019, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, the Ambassador in Japan for Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During discussion at the center, the ambassador spoke of her astonishment that Min-On, with the support of one million members, has...
H.E. Mr. Eduardo Saboia, Ambassador in Japan for the Federative Republic of Brazil, Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On October 30, 2019, H.E. Mr. Eduardo Saboia, Ambassador in Japan for the Federative Republic of Brazil visited the Min-On Culture Culture Center. Ambassador Saboia praised Min-On’s history of cultural exchange with 110 countries, also mentioning the artists...
Colombian Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 28, 2019, H.E. Mr. Santiago Pardo, Ambassador in Japan for the Republic of Colombia, visited the Min-On Culture Center. During the discussion, Ambassador Pardo mentioned that it was Min-On who had introduced Colombian culture to Japan and that he hoped their...
Laos Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 21, 2019, H.E. Mr. Viroth Sundara, Ambassador for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, visited the Min-On Culture Center. Ambassador Sundara stated, “This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Japan-Mekong exchange year, and many events, including...
Ambassador of Palau to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 22, 2019, H.E. Mr. Francis MATSUTARO Ambassador of the Republic of Palau, visited the Min-On Culture Center. Ambassador MATSUTARO stated that in this year 2019, the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Palau and Japan, he...
Swedish Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 14, 2019, H.E. Mr. Magnus Robach, the ambassador for Sweden in Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center. Ambassador Robach expressed how moved he by Min-On’s actions, which have played an important role in building world peace through music, and that he...
Peruvian Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 13, 2019, H.E. Mr. Harold Forsyth, ambassador for Peru in Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center. Ambassador Forsyth stated that in 2019, the 120-year anniversary of Japanese migration beginning to Peru, he wishes to continue to strengthen the bonds of...
Ambassador of Estonia to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On March 20, 2019, H.E. Mr. Väino REINART Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia, and Madame Kaire Jürgenson, Spouse of the Ambassador visited the Min-On Culture Center. The Ambassador expressed his understanding of the Min-On’s action to build peace through music, and...
Finnish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Pekka Orpana Visits Min-On Culture Center
On March 6, 2019, Mr. Pekka Orpana, the ambassador for Finland in Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center for a tour and conversation with Min-On president Kazuto Ito. Ambassador Orpana was elated regarding the Min-On concerts with Finnish a cappella group Rajaton,...
Ambassador of Nicaragua in Japan Visits Min-On Culture Center
On February 6, 2019, the ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua in Japan, H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Coronel Kinloch visited the Min-On Culture Center. During discussions with Min-On president Kazuto Ito, Ambassador Kinloch expressed his hopes, saying, “I love music. Music is...
Ghanaian Ambassador Visits Min-On Culture Center
On February 2, 2019, ambassador to the Republic of Ghana in Japan, H.E. Mr. Frank Okyere, visited the Min-On Culture Center. H.E. Mr. Okyere spoke on the friendly relations between Ghana and Japan, stating that moving forward, he would like to develop cultural...
Delegation of the European Union Visits Min-On Culture Center
On December 11, 2018, H.E. Dr. Patricia Flor of the Delegation of the European Union and her party visited the Min-On Culture Center, and had a discussion with President Kazuto Ito. In their discussion, Ambassador Flor said, “The EU has confronted many disputes and...
Executive Director Mr. Vladimir Kochin of the Russky Mir Foundation Visits Min-On Culture Center
On December 11, 2018, Executive Director Mr. Vladimir Kochin and Associates from the Russian Federation’s Russky Mir Foundation visited the Min-On Culture Center. During their discussion, Mr. Kochin stated, “Exchanges with different cultures, languages, customs and...
Fernando Marzan Presents Min-On founder with Original Composition
Outstanding Argentinian pianist Fernando Marzan and his group came to Japan on January 5 to perform in the Min-On Tango Series, now on its 50th anniversary after commencing in 1970. On January 9, the group visited the Min-On Culture Center, and the greatest tango...
Group of Performers from Min-On Global Session VOICE Visit Min-On Culture Center
On November 26, three of the performers from the Min-On Global Session “VOICE,” Paris Lundon from America (gospel), Simone Felber from Switzerland (yodeling) and Alice Sato from Amami Oshima, Japan (shima-uta and sanshin), visited the Min-On Culture Center and were...
Treasured Chinese Actors and Singers Visit Min-On Culture Center in Japan
On November 13, 2018, a group of China’s most treasured actors and singers visited Japan for the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and China, and were welcomed by Executive Representative Ito to the Min-On Culture Center. Mr. Ito...
Lithuanian Ambassador in Japan Visits Min-On Culture Center
On December 3, 2018, H.E. Mr. Gediminas Varvuolis, the ambassador for Lithuania in Japan, visited the Min-On Cultural Center. During his discussion with the Min-On President Mr. Kazuto Ito, Mr. Varvuolis spoke on the actions Min-On has taken to contribute to...
Director Seong Un Hwang of the Korean Cultural Center, part of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On November 5, 2018, Director Seong Un Hwang of the Korean Cultural Center, a part of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center with embassy delegates. During his discussion with Min-On, Director Seong Un Hwang expressed thanks...
Ambassador of Greece to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On November 5, 2018, the Ambassador of Greece to Japan, H.E. Mr. Constantin Cakioussis, visited the Min-On Cultural Center. During his conversation with Kazuto Ito, Executive Representative of the Min-On Concert Association, he esteemed Min-On, which celebrated its...
KASSOU-TRI from Côte d’Ivoire Visit Min-On Culture Center
On October 22, 2018, KASSOU-TRI from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire visited the Min-On Culture Center during its Japan tour. The group leader, Mr. Eponon N’gouan Alphonse, responded strongly to Min-on's peace-building activities, and spoke enthusiastically of the...
Georgian State Folk Music and Dance Ensemble, Rustavi, Visit Min-On Culture Center
On October 15, 2018, the Rustavi Ensemble from the Democratic Republic of Georgia visited the Min-On Culture Center during its Japan tour. The ensemble’s leader, Mr. Erkomaishvili Anzor, stated how happy the group was to perform in Japan, and the group gave a...
Colombian Group La Jagua Visit the Min-On Culture Center
On October 12, 2018, musical group La Jagua from Colombia visited the Min-On Culture Center during their Japan tour. During a discussion with Min-On, La Jagua leader and percussionist Mr. Fabian Molano spoke enthusiastically on their current tour, saying, “We perform...
All-China Youth Federation’s Courtesy Visit to the Min-On Culture Center
To promote goodwill between China and Japan, the Founder visited the People’s Republic of China ten times between 1974 and 1997. He also welcomed people from China to Japan and initiated cultural and educational exchange that continues today. The All-China Youth...
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan Visits Min-On Culture Center
Her Excellency Rabab Fatima Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan visited the Min-On Culture Center and was warmly welcomed by Representative Director Kazuto Ito. In their talk, the ambassador cited the association’s philosophy and history of cultural exchange, expressing...
Argentine Ambassador to Japan and Minister of Public Media and Content Visit Min-On Culture Center, Receive “Min-On Highest Honor Award”
Minister for Public Media and Content H.E. Mr. Hernán Lombardi and His Excellency Mr. Alan Claudio Beraud, Argentine Ambassador to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center and were warmly welcomed by Representative Director Kazuto Ito. Minister Lombardi received the...
Former Indonesian Minister for Defense Purnomo Yusgiantoro and Wife Visit Min-On Culture Center
Former Indonesian Minister for Defense Purnomo Yusgiantoro and his wife,Filda Yusgiantoro,visited the Min-On Culture Center on the August 24, 2018.During discussions, the ambassador emphasized that culture and the arts are indispensable in strengthening friendly...
Ambassador of Italian Republic to Japan Visits the Min-On Culture Center
On May 29, 2018, H.E. Mr. Giorgio STARACE, Ambassador of Italy visited the Min-On Culture Center and spoke with Min-On’s president, Mr. Kazuto Ito. During the discussion, H.E. Mr. Giorgio STARACE mentioned that it was Min-On who had introduced Italian culture to Japan...
Amaral Vieira’s Musical Tribute to the 50th Anniversary
Presenting the scores at the Min-On headquarters Amaral Vieira is an internationally acclaimed Brazilian composer and virtuoso pianist. He has also been a dedicated scholar at the Brazilian Society of Musicology for many years. From an early age, Vieira began...
César López Dedicates Two Original Compositions
César López presents a framed score of Los Amigos On September 13, the day after their arrival in Japan, maestro César López together with all the members of his special Habana Ensemble visited the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo before embarking on their...
Colombian Teens Bring the Unique Spirit of Chirimía to Japan
Members of the Chirimía band perform at Min-On Culture Center On May 28 in Tokyo, teenage members of the music group Chirimía, accompanied by Embassy officials of the Republic of Colombia, paid a courtesy visit to the Min-On Culture Center. Chirimía groups come...
Min-On Founder Awarded Honorary Directorship
Members of the Troupe present the award at Min-On’s Melody Hall On April 1, in the middle of the Japan tour, Mr. Ma Xiaoming, director of the Cultural Exchange Department of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, accompanied by one of...
The Betawi Cultural Institute Presents Unique Performing Arts
A member of institute plays an Indonesian Angklung on display in the Music Museum On the morning of October 23, a delegation of the Betawi Cultural Institute (LKB) from Indonesia, headed by its chairman, H. Tatang Hidayat, paid a courtesy visit to the Min-On Culture...
Ambassador Barnes of Jamaica Visits Min-On Culture Center
Ambassador Barnes listens to one of the antique pianos from the Music Museum collection On the afternoon of May 25, the Jamaican Ambassador, Ms. Claudia C. Barnes, accompanied by her secretary Ms. Sawako Toyama, visited the Min-On Culture Center for the first time....
Acting Head of Mission at Armenian Embassy Visits Min-On
Dr. Pogosyan and his wife meet with Min-On officials Representing the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan, Dr. and Mrs. Grant R. Pogosyan, advisor and acting head of mission, accompanied by Dr. Arsen Arakelyan, the interim Charge d’affaires, visited the Min-On...