Events & Festivals
August - September, 2010
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Event schedules are subject to change at discretion of event organizers. Other event may be scheduled during 2010.  For more information, Contact Ryotsu Tourist Information Desk at 0259-23-3300 or write e-mail to: info@visitsado.com

a) Location
b) Attractions
August
1 Akadomari Minato Matsuri
7 - 8 Ryotsu Tanabata Matsuri
11 Shishigajo Matsuri  
20, 21, 22 Earth Celebration (presented by KODO)
22 Anju-tenjin Matsuri  
29 - 30 Ogi Minato Matsuri  
September
5 Sado International Triathlon
12 Fruit Matsuri
15 Kuji-hachiman Shrine Reisai
Akadomari Minato Matsuri (Aug 1)
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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 Clip
Ryotsu Tanabata Matsuri (Aug 7 - 8)
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a) Ryotsu Area
b) Marching with decorated floats, Onidaiko performances, and SadoOs biggest fireworks display on August 8.  Video Clip
Shishigajo Matsuri (Aug. 11) 
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a) Sawata Beach
b) Various activities and onidaiko performance.  Fireworks display at the end of the event at the beach.  Video Clip
Earth Celebration (presented by KODO)
(Aug 20, 21, 22)
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a) Ogi Area
b) Internationally renowned Kodo Drumming group's annual event.  Enjoy spectacular concerts, fringe events by a variety of musicians, workshops, flea markets and other attractions. For ticket information, visit at: kodo.or.jp/ec/

E-mail:  ec-info@kodo.or.jp
Anju-tenjin Matsuri (Aug 22)
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a) Hatano
b) Onidaiko, shouldering mikoshi, (a portable shrine), and more.
Ogi Minato Festival (Aug 29-30) 
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a) Ogi Port
b) Fireworks display for the 29th and other local rituals and traditions. 
Sado International Triathlon (Sep 5)
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a) Sawata Beach and throughout the Sado Island
b) The 18th International long & short triathlon race. Athletes come from all over the world.   Phone: 0259-52-3800
E-mail: trisado@sado.gr.jp
URL: http://www.sado.gr.jp 　
Fruit Matsuri (Sep. 12)
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a) Kasseika Center Ibuki
b) Direct sales of Sado's tasty apples, pears, and other fruits by local producers.  Enjoy free samples. 
Kuji-hachiman Shrine Reisai (Sep 15)
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a) Kuji-hachiman Shrine
b) Dance performance presentations centered on local agrarian rituals.