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Sado Gold Mine — 400-Year Underground Empire
Niigata· Sado Island

Sado Gold Mine — 400-Year Underground Empire

The Sado Kinzan gold and silver mine operated continuously from 1601 to 1989, producing 78 tons of gold and 2,330 tons o…

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Updated Jun 2026
Kodo Taiko Drumming Village — Earth Celebration Heartland
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Niigata· Sado Island

Kodo Taiko Drumming Village — Earth Celebration Heartland

Kodo is the world's premier taiko drumming ensemble, based permanently on Sado Island since 1981. The group's training c…

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Updated Jun 2026
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