What’s RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZO ＜RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL in EZOとは？＞

RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL (a.k.a. RSR) is the very first ALL-NIGHT outdoor rock festival in Japan since 1999. "Let's enjoy ROCK MUSIC in the vast field with rich natural surroundings." That was our first motivation to start RSR from nothing. We are proud to say that this year marks the 23rd time we have organized this festival.

At first, we started to remove tons of weeds in the vast ISHIKARI wilderness. The festival is like a wonderland that appears only for TWO days out of 365 days. We install the electricity, connect the water and build up the big stages. We also provide attractions other than shows: various restaurants and venders offering local HOKKAIDO food, the panoramic view of great outdoors and discussion booths covering environmental problems and other topics. One of the best features of RSR is that you can set up tents within the festival site where you can see the stages right in front of you!!

Based on DIY policy, there are no assigned seats, and we don't have any guide staffs. Several shows are running on at the same time at the different stages. You have to make your own schedule. You also need to think about what is the most appropriate clothes and shoes to walk through the unpaved track. Additionally, local weather in August is very severe and its temperature changes extremely. You should be well-prepared for bad weather, too.

RSRにはあらかじめ確保された座席もなければ、入場ゲートからステージまで誘導する案内スタッフも存在しません。会場内に点在する各ステージではほぼ同時進行でライブが行われるので、混雑や移動時間も考えてどのステージをどういう順番で観るのかは自分次第。舗装されていない土の地面の通路を歩くには、どんな装備が最適なのか？さらに北海道では8月といえども夜間は気温が下がり一気に冷え込むので防寒対策も必要となるし、急な降雨等天候の変化に対する備えも充分考慮しなければなりません。

We make only a few fundamental rules and regulations; instead, we ask you participants to think and act with proper manners. Not depending on others or provided services, we would like to ask you to DO IT YOURSELF. It's not too much to say that such attitude is the most important factor to enjoy RSR. FREEDOM and RELIEF from the day-to-day life is waiting for you, if you are on the right track. We wish you enjoy the very best freedom only for 2/365 days.

Today, RSR welcomes a lot of people from all over the nation. As the festival has been growing, on the other hand, we have faced various unexpected problems. We believe in the possibilities for the next 20 to 30 years.

今では、北海道内のみならず日本各地から多くの人が足を運んでくれるようになったRSR。規模の拡大に伴い生じる様々な問題と真摯に向き合っていくことも、もちろん忘れてはなりません。この先の20年30年にむかって可能性を信じ進んでいきます。

■Dates & Hours 日程

August 11 (Fri) - 12 (Sat) *Rain or Shine

2023年8月11日（金祝）・12日（土） 〈雨天決行・オールナイト開催〉

11th Open 10:00 / Live Start 14:00 / Live End 23:00

12th Open 10:00 / Live Start 12:30 / Live End 05:00（13th）

11日 Open 10:00 / Live Start 14:00 / Live End 23:00 予定

12日 Open 10:00 / Live Start 12:30 / Live End 05:00（13日）予定

■Location 会場

Tarukawa Wharf of Ishikari Bay New Port

(Shinko Chuo 1-chome, Ishikari, Hokkaido / Zenibako 5-chome, Otaru, Hokkaido)

■Organized by 主催

WESS INC.