The theme is "Nature, Life, and Light." Four musicians—soprano, violin, cello, and piano—will be joined by children on some of the pieces, performing everything from classical masterpieces to Christmas music.
Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd.'s Music Division will hold "RAINBOW CLASSIC Christmas Concert 2026 ~Nature, Life, Light~" at the Yamaha Hall in Ginza on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Four musicians—soprano, violin, cello, and piano—will perform a two-part program ranging from classical masterpieces like "Ave Maria" to music from The Nutcracker and other Christmas tunes. For some pieces, children who represent the next generation will share the stage with the professionals.
This series, which began in 2015, values delivering high-quality and accessible music from various genres, based on classical music, by artists with solid performance skills and rich expressiveness. The theme of this performance is "Nature, Life, and Light." Open to children aged 5 and up, this Christmas concert is enjoyable for families of all ages. Spend a special time with your loved ones on a Christmas afternoon.
Connecting hearts and society through music – The origins of project planner Mayu Yukawa
Pianist Mayu Yukawa, who established the Music Division of Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd. in 2015 and planned this series, experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake when she was 10 years old. Her home and family were safe, but houses were crushed on the street below, and children who attended the same elementary school died.
"How did I survive when I was just one path away? What am I supposed to do with my life?" At the time, she would tell her mother, "I wish I could cheer everyone up, even just a little, with music." These questions and prayers remain the foundation of her activities to this day.
Amidst a series of natural disasters across Japan this year, we have returned to our roots and chosen "Nature, Life, and Light" as our theme. The beauty and blessings of nature, its greatness that embraces and heals people, and the harsh yet immeasurable power it sometimes displays. By experiencing all of these, we are reminded of the preciousness of life. Through music, we aim to deliver a time for attendees to feel "the miracle and gratitude of being alive here and now."
It doesn't matter if you're knowledgeable about music or not. You don't need to feel the same way as anyone else. I hope this will be a time when each and every person can freely enjoy resonating with music through their own sensibilities, discovering their own feelings like, "I like this sound," or "This song moved me." (Mayu Yukawa)
Highlights of the performance
A two-part program that can be enjoyed from solos to ensembles :
In the first part, we will present classical masterpieces that showcase the unique charms of both voice and instrument, including "O Christmas Tree," "Ave Maria," "Unaccompanied Cello Suite," "Schön Rosmarin," and "Jewel Song."
In Part 2, "A Christmas of Life and Light," we will present timeless classics loved across generations, such as "Colors of the Wind" from the Disney film "Pocahontas" and "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Misérables." "Song of Life" and "Miracle of Life" will express our thoughts on life, while "White Christmas," "Nutcracker Medley," and "Christmas Festival" will bring the festive spirit of Christmas to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The piano used will be a Bösendorfer, a renowned instrument born in Vienna.
Children performing alongside professionals : Children from the Kansai and Kanto regions will share the stage with professional musicians for some of the pieces. Regardless of competition results or skill level, we value increasing opportunities for more children to experience and challenge themselves with "the real thing" in a professional hall. We hope that the experience of working alongside professionals from rehearsals onward will build each child's confidence and lead them to their next step.
A hall enveloped in the warmth of wood : The venue, Ginza Yamaha Hall (333 seats), was built in 1953 and renovated in 2010. It is a music hall designed with the idea that "the hall itself is a musical instrument." The walls, floors, and seats are made of wood also used in musical instruments, and it is renowned for its rich acoustics. On a Christmas afternoon, we will deliver music in that acoustic environment.
2025 Yamaha Hall Performance Digest
Children call for donations to support disaster-stricken areas
In this performance, as part of education through music, the participating children will not only perform but also engage in activities to send their thoughts to the disaster-stricken areas. Prior to the performance, the children will ask those close to them to donate. All of the donations received will be given to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
Support for culture and the arts, starting with small and medium-sized enterprises, is seeking sponsorship from both within Japan and overseas.
RAINBOW CLASSIC is operated as a social contribution project by Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd., a trading company whose main business is international trade, and is not for profit. With the desire to cultivate a culture in Japan where individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises can support arts and culture in an accessible way, this year we are expanding our network of sponsors to individuals and companies both domestically and internationally.
"Those who play, those who listen, and those who support them. Building a rainbow-like bridge between them, and creating enriching moments together—that is also an important mission of RAINBOW CLASSIC." (Mayu Yukawa)
Sponsorship options range from individual supporters donating 5,000 yen per unit to corporate sponsorships with complimentary seats (30,000 yen, 50,000 yen, and 100,000 yen). Sponsorship funds will be used to support the operation of the performance, providing children with the opportunity to experience the real thing on the same stage as professionals. These funds will be managed separately from donations. The application deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026.
Performance Overview
Performance Title: RAINBOW CLASSIC Christmas Concert 2026 ~Nature, Life, Light~
Date and Time: Friday, December 25, 2026, Doors open at 2:00 PM / Performance starts at 2:30 PM Venue: Yamaha Hall (Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Tickets (all seats reserved): General admission 5,000 yen / High school students and younger 2,500 yen (500 yen extra on the day of the performance)
Admission: Children aged 5 and older are admitted. Tickets available at: eplus https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4617040001-P0030001
Special website: https://rainbowclassic.my.canva.site/rainbow-classic-christmas-concert-2026
English: https://rainbowclassic.my.canva.site/rainbow-classic-christmas-concert-2026-english
Organized by: Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd. Music Division Sponsored by: Sanyu Shokai Co., Ltd. Supported by: Little Artist Music School
Program (tentative)
Part 1: A Collection of Classical Masterpieces – O Christmas Tree / Sibelius – Ave Maria / Schubert – Ave Maria / Mascagni – Cello Suite for Solo Cello / Bach – Cello Sonata, 3rd Movement / Rachmaninoff – Schön Rosmarin / Kreisler – Vienna, My City of Dreams / Zitzinsky – Jewel Song / Gounod
Part 2: Life and Light – Christmas Colors of the Wind (from the Disney film 'Pocahontas')
– Song of Life – Miracle of Life – White Christmas – Nutcracker Medley – Christmas Festival – I Dreamed a Dream (from the musical 'Les Misérables')
others
*The tracklist and order are subject to change.
Performer Profiles
Four musicians, each honing their skills in their respective fields of vocal music, violin, cello, and piano, will come together.
Enjoy the individual talents that shine in their solo performances, as well as the rich ensemble sound created by the four of them coming together.
Yumi Tainaka (Soprano)
Graduated from the Department of Vocal Music, Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. Upon graduation, she was selected to perform at the Doseikai Newcomer's Concert and received the Doseikai Award. She completed her Master's degree in Vocal Music (Opera) at the Graduate School of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. She is also active as a member of the female vocal unit "lunace," which made its CD debut in 2015. She has appeared in numerous concerts both in Japan and abroad. In addition, she is active as a vocal trainer in the world of musicals and pop music.
Yuko Konno (violin)
She began playing the violin at the age of four. After graduating from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, she completed postgraduate studies at the same university. She graduated with top honors from the Master's program at the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität (formerly the Vienna City Conservatory). Currently, she is active in a wide range of fields, including solo performances, chamber music, and musicals, primarily with orchestras. She is also a part-time lecturer at the Toho Gakuen School of Music's Children's Music Classroom and a lecturer at the Tokyo Junior Orchestra Society.
Nanako Kobayashi (cello)
She began her performing career while a student at Keio University. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School, she studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary and performed throughout Europe. Since returning to Japan, she has been a guest performer with orchestras throughout the country, provides artist support, composes music, and plans concerts, in addition to giving lectures on the theme of music and scent in various locations. She is also an instructor at the Tokyo Junior Orchestra Society.
Mayu Yukawa (Piano, Planning)
After graduating from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, she moved to Europe. She graduated from the soloist program at the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität (formerly the Vienna Municipal Conservatory). In addition to performing in concerts throughout Europe, she also performed in a solo recital organized by the Kobe Art Center while studying abroad. After returning to Japan, she has been active in Osaka and Tokyo as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist. In 2015, she established the music division of Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd., where she plans, manages, and performs in concerts. She is also the representative of the music school "Little Artist".
Organizer Information / Contact Us
JCI Music Division, Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Established in 2015 by pianist Mayu Yukawa as a social contribution project of Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd., a trading company whose main business is international trade, Little Artist operates under the philosophy of "Connecting hearts and society through music." It plans and manages concerts and runs the music school "Little Artist" (in Mikage, Kobe and Tokyo).
Location: 2nd Floor, Higobashi Rex Building, 1-3-3 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City
TEL: 078-771-2913 Email: music@stc-jci.co.jp
Web: http://www.stc-jci.co.jp/music
Sponsorship information: http://stc-jci.co.jp/music/sponsor.html
[From the press release of Nichika Sangyo Co., Ltd.]
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