Earth Celebration welcomes children of all ages! Below you will find some helpful information for families bringing their little ones along to the festival.

・Preschoolers (ages 5 & under) receive free admission to Harbour Concerts. (They must be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian) ・There is a dance area at the venue, on the side nearest the sea. If your children wish to stand or move around during the performance, please accompany them to the dance area and watch over them there so they don’t disturb audience members in the seating area.　 ・Preschoolers will not receive concert wristbands. They can leave and re-enter the concert venue with a wristband-wearing parent/guardian. ・You can bring strollers into the concert venue. However, they will not be permitted inside Area SS and Area S. If you have tickets for these areas, please bring your stroller to the Harbour Market Headquarters Tent at the rear of the concert venue and park it there for the duration of the concert.

Check out the events and activities below, planned with kids having fun in mind.

Join a eurhythmics instructor and Kodo members at Kodo’s Rehearsal Hall for fun playing, moving, and exploring the sounds of taiko and traditional Japanese instruments. Kodo x Eurhythmics —Play with Sound 1— (For Ages 0–3) Kodo x Eurhythmics —Play with Sound 2— (For Ages 4–6)

Kodo's Rehearsal Hall is usually closed to the public, so this is a special opportunity to have a look behind the scenes during Earth Celebration. Come and feel the energy of the space where Kodo creates its unique sound and performances. You’ll be greeted by Kodo members with a rousing welcome performance. Preschoolers (ages 5 & under) receive free admission with a paying adult. Visit Event Page

Come and see this local children’s group perform a cheerful Sado folk song and dance, Ogi Okesa. This event will be held at Triangle Park Fringe Stage, where the children will form a dance circle and invite you to join them. Even if it’s your first time, jump on in. You’ll learn the moves in no time by following the friendly leaders, dancing together to the feel-good beat. Visit Event Page

On Sunday at EC, there will be a chance for people of all ages to join a free drop-in taiko experience. We hope you’ll stop by and give taiko a go with your kids. Playing taiko together is a great way to add some loud fun and movement to your time at the festival! Visit Event Page

Along with the ticketed workshops and experiences, we’ve created a free play area where you can move about and have fun with the entire family at Triangle Park in the Yellow Area. You’ll find soap bubbles, frisbees, ping pong, and other exciting outdoor games to enjoy at no cost. Come and join in the fun!

Restrooms are located throughout the festival area, including Ogi Port, Ogi Port Park, Marine Plaza Ogi, Ogi Public Services Center, Ogi Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ayusu Hall, and Shiroyama Park. If you need assistance, please ask a nearby Earth Celebration staff member. (They’ll be wearing a staff T-shirt or tag.) During EC, we’ll be handing out EC Pocket Guides and market maps that include further details.

Air-conditioned spaces where young children can have a rest will be available in the festival area. If demand is high, please share the space with extra consideration for others. Please take all of your trash with you when you leave the space.

Open: Aug. 21 (Fri)–23 (Sun) 10:00–17:00 There will be a room that festivalgoers with young children can freely use during the daytime as a diaper changing and rest area. It’s an air-conditioned, spacious Japanese-style room (with tatami flooring) where you can also let young children take a nap. A small kitchen space for washing baby bottles and boiling water is also available. View on Google Maps

Open: Aug. 21 (Fri)13:00–17:00, Aug. 22 (Sat)–23 (Sun) 10:00–17:00 There will be a room that festivalgoers with young children can freely use during the day as a rest area. View on Google Maps

*Diaper changing stations are also located inside the restrooms at Ogi Port Park and at EC workshop venue Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)

Bringing your car or a rental car to EC? No problem! There will be several event parking lots (free of charge) near EC’s main venue that can accommodate over 200 vehicles in total. When you arrive at EC, visit Marine Plaza Ogi/EC Info Centre to pick up a festival map that shows you where to park.

During the festival, we expect intense sunlight and high temperatures. Due to their small bodies, young children are more susceptible to the adverse effects of hot weather in summer. We would like to remind parents and guardians to come prepared, and to pay extra close attention to their children's physical condition at EC. Please remember that EC staff are on standby to offer assistance as required. We recommend reading this article about signs of heatstroke and prevention methods to help prepare for your time at EC. HEATSTROKE ZERO

If you need assistance during a Harbour Concert, please alert the staff at the first-aid tent located at the rear of the venue. If you need assistance at other locations or times, please visit the EC Info Centre or ask a EC staff member nearby. In case of emergency, please dial 119 for an ambulance.

If you have any other concerns or questions, please feel free to contact EC Committee via this inquiries form.