Yes, preschoolers are welcome to attend with their parents/guardians. Children ages 0–5 do not require a ticket.

There will be refreshment stalls set up near the audience area. You can bring your own food and drinks to the concert, but for safety reasons, fragile items such as bottles or glass/ceramic cups and containers are prohibited. Also, please kindly refrain from drinking and eating while moving about the venue or dancing. We ask that all food and drink is consumed while you are in your seat. Trash cans and recycling bins are limited, so if possible, please take all your trash/recycling home with you. Thank you for your cooperation. If you use the trash cans inside the venues, please be sure to separate all of your trash into burnable, non-burnable, and the various types of recyclables.

Outdoor events (including the main stage Harbour Concerts) will proceed rain or shine. However, if the presenter deems a particular event cannot be held due to foreseeable danger or possible safety concerns due to the weather conditions, the event may be canceled or postponed. We appreciate your understanding in regards to any unexpected changes due to the above reasons. Please note: Umbrellas are prohibited during the concerts as they obstruct the view of others.

If you need assistance during a Harbour Concert, please alert the staff at the first-aid tent located at the rear of the venue.. If you need assistance at other locations or times, please visit the EC Info Center or ask a EC staff member nearby. In case of emergency, please dial 119 for an ambulance. During the festival, we expect intense sunlight and high temperatures. Air-conditioned spaces for those who need a rest, will be available in the festival area. Ayusu Hall Available Dates/Times: Aug. 23 (Sat)–24 (Sun) 10:00–17:00 There will be a room that festivalgoers with young children or those who are not feeling well can freely use during the day as a rest area. (View on Google Maps)[https://maps.app.goo.gl/nRSNspvrijxiX6jg7] Ogi Public Services Center 2F Available Dates/Times: Aug. 22 (Fri)–24 (Sun) 10:00–17:00 *TBC There will be a room that festivalgoers with young children can freely use during the daytime as a diaper changing and rest area. It’s an air-conditioned, spacious Japanese-style room (with tatami flooring) where you can also let young children take a nap. (View on Google Maps)[https://maps.app.goo.gl/ppMyRajqfDfGKBNm6]

Pets are not allowed to enter the Harbour Concert venue. (Service dogs are welcome). Pets are allowed in other outdoor event areas, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please be sure to clean up after your pets, and keep your pet from bothering other festivalgoers. If your pet is noisy during events, especially talks and performances, please move your pet away so it doesn’t disturb others.

Camping in Ogi Port Park/Harbour Market is prohibited. Camping is also not allowed in surrounding parks and open spaces as this will disturb the neighboring residents. Camping is available at designated campsites such as Sobama Campsite and Shiroyama Park Campsite.

Official EC, Kodo, and guest artist merchandise will be on sale at EC Shop, located upstairs at Marine Plaza Ogi (EC Information Centre). *These items will also be available for purchase at the Harbour Concert venue during the evening concerts.

There are food and beverage stalls at Harbour Market and Triangle Park, as well as shops and restaurants near and along the Ogi Shopping Street, which has extra stalls during the festival as part of its Earth Celebration Fair. If you buy takeout food or bring a picnic, you’ll find a covered dining area at Harbour Market, and you can sit on the lawn to eat at Triangle Park.

There are three ATM options in Ogi, all near the main EC venues. ・Ogi Post Office ATM (Accepts international cards) 　ATM Hours: Weekdays 8:45–18:00, Sat. 9:00–17:00, Sun. 9:00–14:00 ・Daishi Bank Ogi ATM Corner 　ATM Hours: Weekdays 8:45–19:00, Sat. 9:00–19:00, Sun. 9:00–19:00 ・JA Sado Ogi ATM 　ATM Hours: Weekdays 8:00–20:00, Sat. 9:00–19:00, Sun. 9:00–19:00 There is also an ATM located at the Lawson convenience store in the neighboring town, Hamochi. (15-min. drive from Ogi) ・Lawson Bank ATM (Open 24/7, accepts international cards)

Some do, but not all. We’ve made a list of the payment methods accepted at EC, excluding local shops. EC Ticket Counter (Marine Plaza Ogi): Cashless payments, credit cards, cash EC Shop (Marine Plaza Ogi): Cashless payments, credit cards, cash EC Shop (Harbour Concert Venue): Cash only Harbour Market and Triangle Park Stalls: Differs from stall to stall. Some stalls accept cash only. Also, there are not many stores in Ogi that accept credit cards and cashless payments, so we do recommend that you bring some cash with you.

The South Sado Tourist Information Center is also located at Marine Plaza Ogi, so please pop in for info and to ask about sightseeing options. ・Sado Island Tourist Information ・Lodging and Access Information ・“Eco-dacchari” Battery-Assisted Bicycle Rental

For Non-Valuable Items: Items (excluding valuables) will be kept at the location where they were found for the remainder of the day. The following day, they will be transferred to the EC Info Centre. For Valuable Items: Valuables will be taken directly to the Sado Police Station by the person who found them. If You're Missing Something: If you're unsure where you lost your item(s), visit the EC Info Centre to register your lost item and check the lost and found register. For Unclaimed Items: Any unclaimed items at the end of the EC festival will be handed over to the Sado Police. These can be identified on the Niigata Police website a few days later.

There will be approximately 200 free event parking spaces near the main venue. Please feel free to drive to EC as there is plenty of parking.

Earth Celebration (EC) is made possible thanks to the cooperation and understanding of countless people in the local community. We want to make sure everyone can enjoy a comfortable, accident-free festival, so please follow the guidelines outlined below to help us achieve that goal. The consumption of alcohol and tobacco by anyone under the age of 20 is forbidden by law, as is the consumption of alcohol by anyone operating a motor vehicle. The possession of illegal substances is not tolerated at EC. Also, please refrain from illegal parking. Please refrain from playing drums and other instruments late at night in Harbour Market, campgrounds, and in parks and public spaces around town. Please avoid having large parties in public spaces, drinking in excess, and engaging in any activity that might otherwise disturb those around you. At Harbour Concerts, you and your party may be asked to leave the venue if your behavior becomes disruptive to others. Please understand that the EC Committee cannot be held responsible for any accidents, damage to property, or theft that occurs at any of the EC event sites. Please look after your personal belongings and always keep valuables with you. Please help us keep Ogi Town and each EC venue clean and tidy. We ask that you properly dispose of all trash, and separate burnable, non-burnable and recyclable trash.The number of trash receptacles at the EC venues and other EC events is limited, so please take your trash home with you where possible. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Earth Celebration Committee has official photographers capturing the festival for archival purposes, as well as for publicity and advertising for future EC events. Members of the press who apply in advance will also be taking photographs and covering the event. ・Official Photographer: Black armband reading “KODO” ・EC Committee Approved Press: Blue armband reading “Earth Celebration Press” There are occasions when audience members and participants at Harbour Concerts, workshops, and other locations will be photographed or filmed. Please note that some photographs by official photographers will be used by the EC Committee for publicity and advertising. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer directly or nearby staff.

Earth Celebration Committee Kodo Village, 148-1 Ogi Kanetashinden, Sado Island, Niigata 952-0611, Japan Tel. 0259-81-4100 (Mon–Fri, 9:30–17:00) EC Inquiries Form