Kodo, the world-famous taiko performing arts ensemble based on Sado Island held their first-ever online version of their Earth Celebration music festival.

The number of participants worldwide tuning in was higher than ever, and we were honored to help with this groundbreaking online event to bring Sado Island and Kodo to the world. Similarly, we continue bringing you views, sounds and stories of Japan from our YouTube channel “Japan Travel Stories.” Tune in to listen to calming stories written by our CEO, Ruth Jarman, narrated by Chiara Terzuolo and produced/edited by Hana Shiraishi (For their profiles, please check JI Team page).

Our next video is set to be a mystical one about the Lady of Shimantogawa River Valley in Kochi! Please stay tuned.

★Sado Island Rhythms | Japan Travel Stories

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“Sit back, relax and travel with your imagination, listening to short stories about Japan. No need to buy a plane ticket or worry about scary viruses, we want to bring you a little taste of Japan as a peaceful moment of zen for your day.”

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EC is also one of the biggest events for Japan’s top taiko, “drum” troupe, Kodo（鼓童）. Out of curiosity we wondered, what their daily lifestyle is like for them?

To discover the secret day-to-day life routines of the Kodo drummers, You can check out the video by YouTube creator and producer, John Daub.

★The Life of a Japanese Drummer | The KODŌ Story ／太鼓奏者の日常｜鼓童 ★ ONLY in JAPAN (オンリー・イン・ ジャパン)

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ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub

FYI, Earth Celebration 2021 will be held from August 20th (Fri) to August 22nd (Sun).
More details will be announced in April 2021!

★For more information about Earth Celebration, please visit their official site here: Earth Celebration

We look forward to seeing great taiko performance in Sado next summer!

★If you miss Earth Celebration 2020, you can check the performances on the Earth Celebration YouTube channel below!  (Available until the end of September)
The Earth Celebration YouTube Channel

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This year, the event is taking place ONLINE for free through a livestream on the Earth Celebration YouTube channel from August 21st to the 23rd!

The theme for this new EC look is “Connect with the World on Sado Island.”

Earth Celebration 2020 ONLINE

■WHEN: August 21st to the 23rd
■WHERE: Online Event
Main Program: “Earth Celebration Channel”
7 hours streaming (from 2 pm to 9 pm) for 3 days in a row
■Programs: Timetable is available from HERE.
■COST: Free!

There are also other events such as “EC Online Market,” “Online Workshops,” that will be held!
Please enjoy this wonderful 3-day “Connecting to the world from Sado!” music festival!

★Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Earth Celebration YouTube channel below and stay tuned★
The Earth Celebration YouTube Channel

★For more information about Earth Celebration, please visit their official site here: Earth Celebration

One of Japan’s top YouTubers, John Daub, recently interviewed the team behind this year’s Online 2020 Earth Celebration to talk about all the amazing taiko performances and content that will be streamed during the three-day music festival!

A Music Festival that isn’t Canceled in Japan | EARTH CELEBRATION 2020 | ONLY in JAPAN * GO

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Our partner, Sado Tourism Association has released a great video to show how they are trying to fit into that new normal life. Please click the link HERE.

The video shows how Sado Island is taking steps against COVID-19. Translated with English subtitles, it explains how each facility on the island conducts a temperature check for visitors, shows how to enjoy riding traditional “Tarai-Boat” and how to play the Taiko, or Japanese drums, while adhering to social distancing, etc. It’s clear in the video that the people of the island are trying their best to make visitors feel at ease wherever they are on Sado Island with this new normal lifestyle.

Sado Island has had many collaborations with our company, such as “Earth Celebration” and other events. We were so impressed with their video, that we, too, are very much looking forward to visiting the island again sometime soon!

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