Aug – Sep
Events & Festivals in 2025
Event schedules are subject to change at discretion of event organizers. For updates.
Akadomari Minato Matsuri (Aug. 2)
a) Akadomari Port
b) Sumo tournament on a floating arena, cardboard boat racing, and other unique attractions. Walk-in participation welcome, both men and women.
Ryotsu Tanabata Matsuri Festival (Aug 7 - 8 TBD)
a) Ryotsu Area
b) Marching with decorated floats, Onidaiko performances, and SadoOs biggest fireworks
Shishigajo Matsuri Festival (Sado no bon Festival) (Aug 11 TBD)
a) Sawata Beach
b) Various activities and onidaiko performance. Fireworks display at the end of the event
Earth Celebration 2025 (Aug. 22 - 24)
Internationally renowned Kodo drumming group’s annual event featuring outdoor concerts, fringe events, workshops, food stalls, markets and other attractions. For more information: www.earthcelebration.jp/en/
Past video clips.
Anju-tenjin Matsuri Festival (TBD)
Ogi Minato Festival (Aug 30-31)
Sado International Triathlon (Sep 7)
Kuji-hachiman Shrine Reisai (Sep 7 TBD)
Koiccha Matsuri Food Stall Event (TBD)
a) Aikawa Bus Terminal Building
b) Varieties of food stalls and other performance events (10:00 am to 4:00pm)
