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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. read more…
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...
Recent Visitors
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. read more…
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. read more…
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. read more…
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. read more…
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. read more…
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. read more…
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A Message from Idan Richel, Israeli musician, for Japanese Friends
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYwUBSiSMjQ&feature=youtu.beSpecial Message From Idan Raichel to Japan
On February 20, 2020, the Min-On Dramatic Tango concert series descended upon Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, featuring Quinteto Grande. Mr. Matias Grande’s popular quintet featured bass, cello, piano, violin and of course, bandoneon—the quintessential instrument that defines tango’s vibrant sound.
Tango is a renowned art form, and Min-On is fortunate to have collaborated with professionals in the genre for 51 years since this cultural exchange began in 1970. Since then, Min-On has hosted over 2,500 tango live events in Japan!
Read more here: www.min-on.org/9284/the-min-on-tango-series-presents-quinteto-grande/
Recent Visitor Archive
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...
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...
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...
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...