Aug 22
~
Aug 24

Earth Celebration

★ Staff recommendation
9:00am – 10:00pm
¥4,500 – ¥16,000

Every year since 1988, the rich natural splendor of Sado has set the stage for Earth Celebration (EC), an international arts festival that seeks an alternative global culture through musical and cultural collaborations with artists from around the world.

What happens?

Produced by Kodo in cooperation with the people of Sado Island, EC is the nation’s longest running music festival, described by the The New York Times as “Japan’s leading music event.”

What is there to do?

Come for outdoor concerts featuring Kodo and exciting collaborations with guest artists, kayaking, cultural workshops, and unique encounters set in the stunning natural surroundings of rural Sado Island. Performances and workshops can book up well in advance, so be sure to book if you would like to attend. There are free fringe events around the island, too.

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Awards

In 2009, in recognition of the organization’s “notable contribution to the promotion of Japanese traditional culture and to the revitalization of the local community,” the Earth Celebration Committee was awarded the Tiffany Foundation Award for the Preservation of Japanese Traditional Arts and Culture in Contemporary Society.

Tickets 2025

Tickets go on sale on June 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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