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Kodo x Shunsuke Kimura

Step into a spectacular world of music and dance, conjured by Shunsuke Kimura, Chieko Kojima, and a select ensemble from Kodo’s innovative next generation.

  • Shunsuke Kimura
    Kodo (Chieko Kojima, Jun Jidai, Koki Miura, Ryotaro Leo Ikenaga, Sho Nakatani, Kazuma Hirosaki)
  • Aug. 20 (Sat) 12:00 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Miyake-jima Geino Doshi-kai

The simple, powerful beats of Miyake Taiko never fail to move and excite people. Join in by yelling “Wasshoi” as Miyake-jima Geino Doshi-kai and members of Kodo turn up the heat!

  • Miyake-jima Geino Doshi-kai
    Kodo (Tomohiro Mitome, Kenta Nakagome, Yuta Sumiyoshi, Koki Miura, Ryotaro Leo Ikenaga, Taiyo Onoda, Shun Takuma)
  • Aug. 20 (Sat) 15:30 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

KENTAtaku YUTAtaku with Motofumi Yamaguchi & Mayumu Minakawa

KENTAtaku YUTAtaku is a quicksilver improv unit formed by Kodo's Kenta Nakagome and Yuta Sumiyoshi. This year, they will appear at EC as a special trio with Motofumi Yamaguchi on bamboo flutes. Joined by guest artist Mayumu Minakawa dancing to their jam session...expect the unexpected!

  • Mayumu Minakawa
    Kodo (Motofumi Yamaguchi, Kenta Nakagome, Yuta Sumiyoshi)
  • Aug. 20 (Sat) 16:15 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Noism2 x Kodo

Noism2—the Noism Dance Company's apprentice troupe—will give a performance to live music by Kodo!

  • Noism2
    Kodo (Eiichi Saito, Shogo Komatsuzaki, Ryoma Tsurumi, Mizuki Yoneyama, Chie Yamawaki, Chihiro Watanabe, Jumpei Nonaka, Hana Ogawa)
  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 11:00, 16:00 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Sakai Kagura Dance

Kagura literally means “god entertainment.” It refers to the sacred music and dances used in Shinto rituals to entertantain the gods. These arts have a long history in Japan, spanning over two centuries. During one of its 2021 tours, Kodo crossed paths with Sakai Kagura Dance Preservation Society in mainland Niigata, and introduced them to EC. Join us as we welcome the Society to Sado Island for its first-ever EC performance!

  • Sakai Kagura Dance Preservation Society
  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 11:30 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

LA SEÑAS

LA SEÑAS is a percussion group that uses hand signals to communicate as they create rhythms together improvisationally. This gig promises to be unique, quick-witted, and fun for all!

  • LA SEÑAS
    Kodo (Koki Miura)
  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 14:00 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Sado’s Performing Arts

Groups who uphold Sado Island’s performing arts, including onidaiko (demon drum dance), will travel door-to-door through the streets of Ogi, performing in front of homes in true festival style! Each group will end its tour at Kisaki Shrine with a performance on the Fringe stage. Come and enjoy the festive fun!

  • Kami-umezu Onidaiko (Onidaiko, Katagami style)
    Yahata Seinen-kai (Onidaiko, Mamemaki style)
    Yamada Yamabiko-kai (Sado Folk Dance)
  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 15:00 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Ogi Okesa Children’s Group

This is a special performance by local children of “Ogi Okesa,” a cheerful Sado folk song and dance. If you join the Ogi Okesa Dance Circle on Saturday night, you’ll know the tune and moves already!

  • Ogi Okesa Children’s Group
  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 16:30 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Niigata Taiko Teams

We launched a new initiative this year to get more taiko players in Niigata Prefecture involved in EC, helping us bring even more local flavor and good vibrations to the festival. Four teams answered our call to join in and we can’t wait to welcome them to EC 2022!
Each team will perform their own set on the Fringe stage at Kisaki Shrine, so you can enjoy their unique repertoire. On Aug. 20, three out of the teams will join Kodo on the Harbour Concert main stage to perform Kodo One Earth Music piece “Haruka." It’s going to be a wonderful collaboration!
(*Updated 8/4)

  • Taiko teams based in Niigata Prefecture
  • Aug. 20 (Sat) 10:00, Aug. 21 (Sun) 10:00 
  • Kisaki Shrine Fringe Stage

Heartbeat Radio at EC 2022

During EC, Kodo Heartbeat Radio will be broadcast live from a pop-up booth at Marine Plaza Ogi. The hosts will welcome a range of their fellow Kodo members and special guests to share the excitement with you straight from the festival’s hub. Tune in on Kodo’s YouTube channel to enjoy the banter live!
*All broadcasts will be conducted in Japanese.

  • Kodo (Koki Miura et al.) and guests
  • Aug. 19 (Fri) 15:00–16:30 14:00–15:30 *JST
    Aug. 20 (Sat) 9:30–10:00 / 13:00–13:30 *JST
    Aug. 21 (Sun) 9:30–10:00 *JST
    *Japan Standard Time 
  • Marine Plaza Ogi 1F

Rove Through Ogi with LA SEÑAS & Kodo

On Day 1 of EC, you’re invited to rove through Ogi with Kodo and special guest LA SEÑAS, spreading the festival spirit throughout the town with catchy beats! Come empty handed or bring an instrument. You’re welcome to play along, play a solo, or just enjoy the music!

  • Kodo, LA SEÑAS
  • Aug. 19 (Fri) 16:30–18:00 
  • Ogi Shopping Street

Ogi Okesa Dance Circle

After the Harbour Concert on Saturday night, head over to Ogi Shopping Street to find an Ogi Okesa dance circle starting up. What better way to bask in the afterglow of a great day than grooving to the music as the sun goes down?

  • Aug. 20 (Sat) 19:00–20:00 (Start time TBC on the day) 
  • Ogi Shopping Street

Kodo @ EC Shop

Join Kodo at EC Shop for a fun talk, mini gig, and to hear about the lineup of EC and Kodo goods! Fun and surprises are guaranteed...come and see what’s in store for you!

  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 12:00–12:30 12:30-13:00 ＊Updated 6/9 (Start time TBC, please check this page for updates.) 12:15
  • Marine Plaza Ogi 2F

Dreaming of the Kodo Stage—All About Kodo Apprentice Centre

Every year at EC, we host a talk and demonstration where Kodo's apprentices introduce Kodo Apprentice Centre to the public. Come along to cheer on the current hopefuls, chasing their dream of one day joining Kodo on stage!

  • Kodo Apprentices
  • Aug. 21 (Sun) 13:15–14:00 
  • Ayusu Hall
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