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Reconstructed headquarters of the Commissioner of Sado.
The island was placed under the direct control of the Shogunate during the Edo period (1603-1867). The main gate (11) and headquarters were rebuilt in 2001, and the buildings are now used as a museum. Inside, you can see items associated with gold mining, including lead plates used to refine gold. |
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A narrow lane in Shukunegi. The cobblestones and old houses are much as they were in the Edo period. Such scenes are now rare in Japan, and attract amateur photographers on the weekend. |
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Takatsu Tori(94) was born and brought up in Shukunegi. She gave us some insights into the local history. |
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These "boats" were originally designed as washtubs. Sado has many reefs and small, shallow inlets, and the tubs were found to be suitable for harvesting shellfish and seaweed. Tourists like the experience of riding in them, although it costs some money. |
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Ship carpenters and stonemasons used to live in Shukunegi, and many of its buildings were constructed using lumber from ships and shipbuilding techniques. This three-sided house, shaped something like a boat, is still lived in. |
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Onogame is a promontory at the northern extremity of the Gaikaifu Coast. In spring, yellow kibanakanzo bloom here in profusion. The two islands (top left of photo) are called Futatsugame, and are a popular spot for camping. |
