Synopsis

For centuries, Japan’s renown rested, in part, on its gold, a significant portion of which was extracted from the island of Sado. The wealth this brought fostered distinctive cultural traditions, most notably the island’s powerful Noh theater. Here, we encounter an actor guiding the next generation of performers, explore Sado's stunning coastline and dramatic mountains by bicycle, glide across shallow waters in traditional hangiri fishing boats, tour a sake brewery housed within a repurposed sch