The Imperial Household Agency (宮内庁,
Kunaichō) is a government agency of
Japan in charge of the state matters
concerning Japan's imperial family and
also keeping the Privy Seal and the
State Seal. Before the Second World War,
it was called the Imperial Household
Ministry (宮内省 Kunaishō). Since 6
January 2001 the Agency has been headed
by a Grand Steward, and is assisted by a
Vice-Grand Steward. The current Grand
Steward is Shingo Haketa.
The Agency comprises the Grand Steward's
Secretariat, the Board of Chamberlains,
the Board of the Ceremonies, Archives
and Mausolea Department, Maintenance and
Works Department, the Crown Prince's
household and the Kyoto Office.
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www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
The Pacific Music Festival (PMF),
founded in 1990 by the premier,
conductor, composer and educator of the
20th century, Leonard Bernstein
(1918-1990), is an international
educational music festival.
The PMF Academy, consisting of the
Orchestral, Composition and String
Quartet courses, offers a comprehensive
curriculum to all participants for
nearly four weeks in July.
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www.pmf.jp/E/E_top.html
Mari Iijima (飯島真理, Iijima Mari) is a
Japanese singer and songwriter who has
released various top 10 albums in Japan.
She is also known by her nickname,
Marin. She is best known, though, for
her portrayal of Lynn Minmay in the
classic Japanese anime The Super
Dimension Fortress Macross. Mari is
currently promoting her music at anime
conventions and music festivals.
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web.mac.com/marimusic/web/Welcome.html
Epic Records is an American record
label, owned and operated by Sony BMG;
has an office in Japan also, and produce
artists such as T.M.revolution, Crystal
Kay, Angela Aki, Aqua Times etc...
www.epic-jp.net/en/index.html
Nationwide retailer of musical
instruments and musical accessories in
Japan.
www.shimamura.co.jp/english/index.html
Online retailer of CDs, DVDs,
laserdiscs, videos, and related goods
officially released in Japan.
International shipping available.
www.cdjapan.co.jp
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