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 →

Due to a problem with the air conditioning system at Ayusu Kaikan, the workshops and live events that were scheduled to be held at this venue have been moved to Ogi Gym. We thank all participants in related events for their understanding. *Participants … Continue reading →

Workshop Application Second Intake starts on Monday, July 22nd! Second intake is only available for workshops with space available after the first intake. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to be on the waiting … Continue reading →

A group of “KasaMix alumni” and “North American Kodo Concert goers” are getting together to attend Earth Celebration, Ogi Matsuri and explore Sado Island! If anyone is interested in joining us on this “Sizzling Summer Reunion Tour”, please contact Toni Yagami (taikotoni@yahoo.com) via email for … Continue reading →

Music Together Music Together is a music and movement experience for children aged 0-5 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 →

The Former Takarazuka Revue Male Role Star, Harei Aine will appear on the final Shiroyama concert as a Special Guest. She also plays a role of the Dancer, Ameno-uzume for “Amaterasu” with Tamasaburo Bando and Kodo. Harei Aine Harei Aine … Continue reading →

Master of the Tsugaru Shimisen, Hiromitsu Agatsuma shared the stage with Kodo for the first time at last year’s EC. Visiting Sado in April for rehearsals designed to take this year’s collaborations to new heights, Agatsuma spared some time to … Continue reading →

The artistic director of the Shiroyama Concert “Sosei” on August 24th (Sat) has been changed from Shogo Yoshii to Tamasaburo Bando.  

In order to promote this year’s Earth Celebration, Tamasaburo Bando, the Artistic Director of Kodo has made a courtesy call to the Niigata prefectural government office yesterday. Both the governor Izumida and the vice governor Hanazumi welcomed the Director. At … Continue reading →

If you plan to come to Sado Island for EC from Toyama, Ishikawa and Naoetsu areas, there are travel packages offered by travel agencies which include tickets for Shiroyama concert, hotels and visiting touristic sites on Sado Island. We will … Continue reading →