JAPAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, one of the top Japanese orchestras based in Tokyo, is uniquely characterized as having a rare combination of artistic excellence and dedication to social responsibility. Since its foundation in 1956 the orchestra has learned to value making music with warm hearts and deep empathy through its history of survival. To spread the power of music to all people, generations and communities, JPO makes over 150 orchestra concerts yearly in Tokyo Metropolitan area and other regions of Japan, educational concerts and workshops, and small-sized performances for local and international communities. JPO is led by Chief Conductor Kahchun WONG, and the artistic team includes Honorary Conductor Laureate Ken-ichiro KOBAYASHI, Conductor Laureate and Artistic Advisor Alexander LAZAREV, and Friend of JPO （Artistic Advisor） Junichi HIROKAMI.
