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Sado Island

Sado Island – The Nature’s P...

“As a nature lover, the sights that greeted me at every turn in Sado left me at once awestruck and humbled. Suffice it so say, the highlight of my trip was the day of nature sight-seeing in Osado, the...

Features
The Magical Sado Island

Located 45 kilometres off the coast of Niigata prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan, Sado Island is the sixth largest island in the country. It consists of two parallel mountain ranges – the Osado...
Souvenirs
Souvenirs from Sado Island

Sekisui Ceramic Produced using mumyoi (the name of the red soil derived from gold mine shafts), the pottery, known as mumyoi-yaki, is a craft that is not only unique to Sado but also produced by the ...
Features
Sado : A Melting Pot of Cultures

Steeped in centuries-old tradition, Sado is quite the mix bag of cultural identities that makes the island so fascinating. Join us as we travel back in time to experience the birth of Sado’s historica...
Gourmet
Local Delicious Foods in Sado Isla...

Ikagoro What started as a common fisherman’s dish, ikagoro – squid fried with miso paste, butter, spices and goro (intestine of the squid) – has now become one of Sado’s specialties. It is available ...
Features
Best of Sado Produce

Surrounded by the Sea of Japan and enveloped in lush green foliage, Sado Island is a treasure trove of all-year-round culinary delights. Here, we take a look at some of the finest local produce....