Aug – Sep
Events & Festivals in 2026
Event schedules are subject to change at discretion of event organizers. For updates.
Akadomari Minato Matsuri (Aug. 1)
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)
a) Ryotsu Area
b) Marching with decorated floats, Onidaiko performances, and SadoOs biggest fireworks
Sado no bon Festival (Shishiga-jo Matsuri) (Aug 11)
a) Sawata Beach
b) Various activities and onidaiko performance. Fireworks display at the end of the event
Earth Celebration 2025 (Aug. 21 - 23)
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 (Aug. 23)
a) Hatano
b) Onidaiko, shouldering mikoshi, (a portable shrine), and more.
Ogi Minato Festival (Aug 29-30)
a) Ogi Port
b) Local rituals and traditions. Fireworks display on 29th in 2025.
Sado International Triathlon (Sep 6)
a) Sawata Beach and throughout the Sado Island
b) The International long & short triathlon race.
Kuji-hachiman Shrine Reisai (Sep 13)
a) Kuji-hachiman Shrine
b) Dance performance presentations centered on local agrarian rituals.
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)
