This is a photo exhibition showing the scenery of Ogi Town and port from the early 1900’s through the last century. The images include old Japanese ships resting their sails in the harbor and people dressed in traditional clothes watching … Continue reading →

The EC Charter Bus provides transportation directly to Earth Celebration, and the service from Osaka still has spaces available. The bus leaves the city at night and arrives in Ogi the following morning, so you can enjoy the festival from … Continue reading →

 You can have letters mailed at the Ogi Shukunegi Post Office from August 16-20 postmarked with a special Earth Celebration stamp. They will also be operating at a stall in the Harbour Market from August 17-19.

Recently, many people are enjoying a new lifestyle that makes the most of time in the morning. Morning University of Marunouchi is a small citizen’s university in Tokyo that holds various enjoyable one-hour lectures before work each morning. This spring, … Continue reading →

The finale of EC is “Yoi no Yunzuru.” Enjoy the resonating sounds of the festival and join the dance circle lit by lanterns. If you have danced before and need a refresher course, or want to learn it in advance, … Continue reading →

The new film “Sado Tempest” was shot entirely on location here on Sado Island, and the first screening will be held at Earth Celebration, before it hits cinemas. Welsh film director John Williams was captivated by Sado Island and wrote … Continue reading →

You can order tickets by telephone or online (in Japanese only) until 17:00 on Aug. 14 (Tue). After that, from 13:00 on Aug. 16 (Tue), you can buy tickets at the EC Info Centre (Marine Plaza Ogi) in person. (No … Continue reading →

This year we have invited four groups to EC so everyone can enjoy the performing arts of Sado Island during the festival. They are Tachibana Onidaiko’s Mamemaki and Shishi, Akadama Hanagasa Odori’s Onimai and  Shishi Odori, new workshop instructor group Hamakawachi Onidaiko, and … Continue reading →

With the support of the Japan Tourism Agency, SET Japan made a video at EC 2011 that introduces the festival, in hopes of attracting visitors to Japan in the wake of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake. Please have a look and … Continue reading →

小木みなと公園内（ハーバーマーケット）特設ステージで繰り広げられる無料ステージ「フリンジ」。今年のスケジュールと出演者の皆さんをご紹介します。海風に吹かれながら、アツイ、熱いEC でしか経験できないパフォーマンス、どうぞ … Continue reading →