Blending summer beach vibes & sensational sounds…

Here are this summer’s best Seto Inland Sea music festivals:

[Part 1 : 2014 Minato-machi Polyphony]

Along with the sounds, there’s also a food and goods marché, and workshops provided by artists with great inpiduality. Many different kinds of artists collaborate to create this fabulous fun-filled event for everyone to enjoy.

Enjoy superb music, delicious food, and meeting fun people.

2014 Minato-machi Polyphony (Japanese) http://minatomachi-polyphony.com/

Date: September 7 (Sun)

Time: Open 10:00 / Start 11:00 / End 21:30 (approx.)

Location: KIITO (Design & Creative Center Kobe) http://kiito.jp/english/

Tickets: Advance ¥4800 / On the day ¥5300

[Part 2 : shima fes SETOUCHI2014 ~ Music Festival On The Sea]

Held every year for a century, the Seto Inland Sea’s “Loco fes” is filled with music, food, and culture from the surrounding 12 prefectures.

Cool artists and a superb food marché make the festival an enjoyable day out for all.

Including homegrown artists like Keiichi Sogabe and SUNEOHAIR, this year 27 artists are set to appear over the 3 days.

shima fes SETOUCHI 2014 ~ Music Festival On The Sea!

(Japanese) http://shimafes.jp/shimafes2014/

Date: August 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun)

1. Festival Eve 8/29 (Fri) Open 17:00 / Start 17:30 / End 21:00

2. 8/30 (Sat) Open 10:00 / Start 10:30 / End 21:00

3. 8/31 (Sun) Open 10:00 / Start 10:30 / End 18:30

Location: Shōdo-shima Furusato Mura

Address: 2084-1 Murou shōdoshima-chō, Shōzu-gun, Kagawa-ken 761-4304

TEL: 0879-75-2266

Tickets: 1-day pass ¥2,000 (8/29), ¥5900 (8/30 or 8/31)

2-day pass ¥9,800 (8/30 & 8/31)

1-day ‘Nakayoshi’ 3-in-1 pass (for 3 people) ¥15,600 (8/30 or 8/31)

2-day ‘Nakayoshi’ 3-in-1 pass (for 3 people) ¥26,700 (8/30 & 8/31)