Through the “Heartbeat Project,” Kodo offers its support of recovery activities in the wake of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake on March 11 last year. Under this project, this year Kodo has invited samba group OVO NOVO of Iwaki, Fukushima and … Continue reading →

There are convenient tour packages on offer that will bring you to Earth Celebration. You can choose to depart from either Niigata Port or Naoetsu Port. Applications and information are available in Japanese only. Details are available on the EC … Continue reading →

Check out some scenes from the EC 2011 Ogi Okesa workshop. There are still spaces available to learn the Ogi Okesa dance and flute part at EC 2012. We hope you’ll join the festive fun! Workshop | Ogi Okesa Dance … Continue reading →

The second intake is only available for workshops with vacancies after the first intake. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Second Intake: July 16 (Mon) – Aug. 14 (Tue) Event Applications | Workshops Please check the workshop … Continue reading →

Sado Island Taiko Centre instructor Shin’ichi Sogo a.k.a. Shinchan-sensei is going to hold Taiko Experience workshops on all three days of Earth Celebration! Elementary school students and preschoolers (when accompanied by an adult) are also welcome to join in the … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce a new 3-day transport pass for travel to & on Sado Island called “Tokimeki Sado Niigata Kankoken Pass.” This handy ticket can be used on buses in Niigata, for the ferry between Niigata and Ryotsu, … Continue reading →

The 2012 EC Supporters are now listed on our Japanese website. Thank you very much to all the people and organizations who support Earth Celebration this year. EC Supporters (Japanese site only)  

Music Together Music Together is a music and movement experience for children aged 0-6 and their parents or caregivers. It’s designed to develop musical ability in all children, young and young at heart! Come and join us for a musically … Continue reading →

Traveling to the EC venues in Ogi via local island buses takes approximately 1 hour 50 mins. from Ryotsu Port and 30 mins. from Akadomari Port. (It takes 5 mins. on foot from Ogi Port.) Island buses are infrequent so … Continue reading →

Introducing Five Courses to Discover the Attractions of Sado Island During EC this year, we will offer activities to explore the nature and history of Sado Island (Sado Experience Festival). Even if you have come to Sado Island before, there … Continue reading →