"Nikikai" was a membership company formed in 1952 by 16 Japanese leading singers of the time. he main functions of "Nikikai" have been opera production, workshops for members, opera institute for young singers and artists' management. But in 1977, its opera unit was reformed to found "Nikikai Opera Foundation". "Nikikai" and "Nikikai Opera foundation" have developed their activity and played important roles in the classical music field as one of the leading groups through 70 years period. In 2005, "Nikikai Opera Foundation" was reorganized to name "Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation" by merging "Nikikai" in order to strengthen its activity under the strategic business administration, so that it will continue to have share in the cultural development in Japan.
