SADO ISLAND NATURAL
Biologically speaking, Sado is an island where a large variety of plants coexist, because its center is divided at latitude 38 degrees north, which forms the border line between the range of plants of northern extraction and that of vegitation of sourthern origin. In addition, the Tsushima Current (a warm current off Sado Island) makes the island warmer in winter and cooler in summer than ... READ MORE
SADO ISLAND HISTORY
It is known that Sado has been inhabited by people for more than 10,000 years. At the Chigusa relics in the Kanai disctrict, pieces of earthenware and stoneware, wooden spades and fishing utencils which are believed to date back to the latter half of Yayoi period have been excavated, which indicates that there were villages where people were engaged in farming and fishery... READ MORE
SADO ISLAND PERFORMING ARTS
Sado Island abounds with folk tales including those well known to the whole country, mysterious legends, curious folk arts and folk songs rich in atmosphere. These folk arts and folk songs have been handed down to younger generations as indispensable parts of events such as festivals held all the year round. Even now, these folk arts and folk songs persist in the life of Sado islanders... READ MORE
SADO ISLAND FOOD CULTURE
Sado is the island which is blessed with the bounties of the sea, the mountains, the rivers, and the countryside. It is the "treasure house" of delicacies in spring, summer, fall and winter―all the year round. Fresh fishes and shellfishes harvested from the waters around the island, wild plants from the hills and mountains, and farm products in season are among the best foods... READ MORE