Sado Earth Celebration (アース・セレブレーション)
Time: Aug 16-18
Prefecture: Niigata
Location: Ogi town

Since 1988, the breathtaking natural beauty of Sado has provided the backdrop for Earth Celebration (EC), an international arts festival promoting an alternative global culture through collaborative musical and cultural endeavors with artists from across the globe. Developed by Kodo in collaboration with the inhabitants of Sado Island, EC holds the distinction of being Japan's longest-running music festival and has been recognized by the New York Times as "Japan's leading music event."