Update : 2023-6-5
Rediscover the Appealing Points of Soka
This year marks the 30th anniversary since Soka City made the first declaration as a music city in Saitama Prefecture in 1993, aiming for a city filled with music where everyone can enjoy music.
In commemorating the anniversary, Soka City will hold various events, with music organizations in the city.
Make those events an opportunity to listen to and enjoy music.
Congratulations for the 30th Anniversary of the Soka City Declaration as a Music City
The City Where People Enjoy Music Everywhere
Soka City Declaration as a Music City
Melody is heard beside the Ayase River,
Rhythm is alive in the streets of Soka and
Harmony is created in people's hearts,
Giving pleasure and peace of mind.
A new sentiment and empathy are shared in our city.
We hereby declare that Soka City is a music city.
June 22, 1993 Soka City
History of 30 Years after the Declaration as a Music City
| 1986 | The 1st Soka Citizens Music Festival held |
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| 1988 | The 1st Ongaku-no Mori Concert held The city song “Omoide-wa Itsumo (Memories Remain in the City)” established |
| 1989 | The 1st International Harp Festival 1989 held |
| 1993 | Declaration as a music city on June 22, the first declaration in Saitama Prefecture |
| International Harp Festival designated as a “Culture Creation Support Project of Saitama Prefecture” | |
| 2000 | Her Majesty the Empress comes to the International Harp Festival |
| 2013 | City Council Hall concert held, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the declaration as a music city |
| 2023 | The 30th anniversary of the declaration as a music city |
Information is given on a separate page about the events to be held.
Website of the declaration as a music city
Inquiry
Bunka Kanko-ka (Culture and Tourism Section)
Tel.(048) 922-2968
FAX(048) 922-3406