Why was Sado Island in Japan known as ‘the Land of Gold’?
Located west of the mainland in the Sea of Japan, Sado is Japan’s sixth-biggest island. This off-the-beaten-track destination is known for its fabulous seafood, stunning coastline and ancient temples. However, Sado is most famous for gold: During the Edo period, under Japan’s Shogunate rulers, huge amounts of gold were extracted from here.


