Local Japan with Justin Potts - Episode 1: Sado Island

Explore the overlooked treasures of Japan's local and rural areas by examining the beautiful nation through the eyes of its people. Join series navigator Justin Potts as he focuses in on the people, their lives, and the local cultures - from food to festivals and everything in between - taking you on a journey that lets the wonder of the nation speak for itself.
Episode 1: For this special first episode, Justin travels to Sado Island, located off the coast of Niigata, in order to search out the real meaning and true significance of Japan's beloved "festivals" (known as, "masturi"). Along the way he also visits local fishing villages, scavenges for snacks and sake, discovers why it is that there are so many "Noh" stages in Sado, and just plain enjoys island life.
Produced by: umari Inc.
Video Production by: my Japan
Filmed and Edited by: Tatsuya Ino
In cooperation with:
Sado Tourism Association
Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau

[@kanngaechuu]

素晴らしい動画。日本人である私も知らなかった佐渡を教えてくれて有り難う。

[@MissBlackMetal]

Ondeko!!! Wow! I am so happy that someone took the time to visit Sado and make a video exploring the culture. My family is from Sado, and I've always thought it was the most beautiful place in the world... and the food is exceptional, no place in the world has better rice, fish, and milk. Thank you so much for creating this video!

[@kunicop]

懐かしの岩首鬼太鼓。鼓童研修生として佐渡で暮らした２年間、祭りで鬼打ちをさせてもらいました。祭りとは、芸能とはと考えたときに一番に頭に浮かぶのが岩首のお祭りです。今年は行きたいなぁ。

[@CareenShannon]

Wonderful video! I visited Sado when I lived in Japan in the 1980s. Nice to see that it appears to remain slow-paced and unspoiled.

[@alfonsocalero]

Great stuff really looking forward to capturing some landscapes and local environmental portraits. Any local legends worth photographing?

[@michiyonakamoto9474]

Very nicely done video. Made me want to rush over to Sado. Thank you for sharing.

[@marianaplayfair]

The noh (was it like that?😓) dance remembered me to "sevillanas" And that From here 😍😊😊😊

[@akaruiangel]

amazing stuff!

[@marianaplayfair]

(you have 1 more follower on your channel, great job i like your voice 😁)

[@SUGUPEPPETV]

つまみやのばぁちゃんすごい