Events & Festivals

Updating event schedules for 2012 is now work in progress and will be posted when they become available.   

June - July, 2011 (for your reference)

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Event schedules listed here were held during 2011. Use this information for your reference purpose. Other event may be scheduled during 2012.  For more information, Contact Ryotsu Tourist Information Desk at 0259-27-5000 or write e-mail to: info@visitsado.com

a) Location
b) Attractions
June
4-5 Yoi-no-mai Dance Parade  
12 Sado Kanzo (yellow-day-lilies) Matsuri
12 Sado Ogi Tarai bune & Sazae Matsuri 
15 Hamochi Matsuri
15-16 Ryotsu Matsuri
July
23-24 Kozan Matsuri featuirng a free KODO concert.  
31 Hakusan-maru Matsuri   Pre-event will be held on Saturday night (July 30th) with a small KODO performance.
31 Akadomari Minato Matsuri   Pre-event will be held on Saturday (July 30th) night with a small KODO performance.

Yoi-no-mai Dance Parade (June 4-5)
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a) Kyomachi (Aikawa area)
b) Folkdance parades in Kyomachi Street where old vestiges remain.                      

  Video Clip (Sorry, it's too dark.)
Sado Kanzo (yellow-day-lilies) Matsuri 
(June 12)
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a) Ono-game
b) Onidaiko, folksongs, Karaoke competitions and other festive attractions held on a background of allies of yellow-day-lilies. Also see Scenic Spots.
Sado Ogi Tarai-bune & Sazae Matsuri June 12
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a) Ogi Minato Koen Open Space
b) Tarai-bune wooden tub boat racing and other local entertainment performances and attractions.
Hamochi Matsuri (June 15)
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a) Sugawara Shrine, Kusakari Shirne and the Hamochi vicinity. 
b) Tsuburo-sashi, large-lion-costume dances, onidaiko and more. Noh play is presented at the Kusakari Shrine in the evening.        Video Clip1  Video Clip2  Also See Noh Theater.
Ryotsu Matsuri (June 15-16)
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a) Ryotsu Shopping Arcades
b) Tug-of-war competition, Onidaiko and Mikoshi (a portable shrine).  All events are held in the evening.                       Video Clip 1  Video Clip2    
Kozan Matsuri (July 23-24)
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a) Aikawa Area
b) Parades, floats and other attractions. Fireworks display and free KODO concert is scheduled for the 24th from 7:30pm.  
Hakusan-maru Matsuri (July 31)
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a) Sado-koku Ogi Folklore Museum
b) Restored old sailing ship display and other local traditional performance.          Video Clip.     Also see Cultural and Historic Interests.     

News: On Saturday night (July 30th), the eve of Hakusan-maru Matsuri, KODO's small group will showcase their performance from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.  Free.   

Akadomari Minato Matsuri (July 31)
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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.    Video Clip1  Video Clip 2 Video Clip3                                        

News: On Saturday night (July 30th), the eve of Akadomari Minato Matsuri, KODO's small group will showcase their performance from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.  Free.