Taraibune(tub boat) ride in Shukunegi, Sado Island with a craftsman
He is a rower and a craftsman building "たらい舟” tub boats in Sado.
He is Keiji Kaneko, one of the few craftsmen left in Sado Island building taraibune...
Dirty but sacred ritual is coming soon in Sado
Quite unique shrine ritual in Sado called "Taasobi shinji".
Can you imagine what this is? Is it a commedy show?
Actually, this is a sacred shrine r...
4 Entertaining Sado Attractions
Looking to be entertained during your adventures in Sado? Check out Nishimikawa Gold Park for a hands on experience at gold panning. Explore T...
Looks like an ordinary paddy field but...
Actually, this is a special paddy field in Kitaushima, Sado Island
The paddy field has turned into golden-brown and waits to be harvested soon.
I...
Bamboo craftsman in Sado Island
Mr. Akio Kazuma, only a few bamboo craftsman living in Sado Island.
He showcases and sells his bamboo works once a year in mid-October.
First, bambo...
Sharp and edgy like his swords, Sado Island
Calling
Mesmerized by the absolute beauty of a sword in his house when he was about 10 years old, Shimbo san decided to become a swordsmith. Since t...
Rabbit Kannon Statue, Sado Island and beyond
No one ever came up with the idea of building this...RABBIT KANNON STATUE!
There is Merlion in Singapore and in Sado, we have this cute and sacred st...
Feast for the eye in spring in Sado Island
Japanese people admire autumn leaves because of the beautiful colors but...
Admiring "新緑 - shinryoku” or spring green is my favorite around this ti...
Sado Half Day Tour - Mining for Gold
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Tub boat craftsman always on the row in Sado Island!
Kaneko-san, he is always on the run?, no, on the row!
In Shukunegi, Kaneko-san, the tub boat craftsman, offers three courses of tub boat riding, 15 ...
Persimmon flowers and baby persimmons from Sado!
Have you ever seen persimmon flowers?
These are the flowers of "おけさ柿”、or "Okesa persimmons". Okesa persimmon is one of the Sado's agricul...
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 5
1.- Shimebari Village
Today was an amazing day! We started in Shimebari Village, in Hamamochi. Once Shimebari Village used to be a inhabited ...
Festivals coming very soon in Sado!
First comes..."Hakusan-maru Matsuri" in Shukunegi on Jul. 24.
Please look at this beautiful wooden sailing freight ship under the blue sky...
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 3
This morning was really cold. We woke up and had breakfast at the Ryoukan.
Again, a big breakfast with a variety of fishes, and a lot of typi...
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 4
This is my 4th day at Sado Island. Today is the turn of 2 of my favourite things: to experience activities in a temple and to play wadaiko!!!!...
"Mochi" is made of rice? Not this one!
This is "Imo mochi" or mochi made of sweet potatos in Sado Island.
Local grandmas make this "mochi" during this time of year for locals and as souve...
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 6
The last day has come! This day was at the Obata-Shuzo brewery, one of the most important sake makers in the country.
1.- Obata-Shuzo Brew...
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