There are no permanent cinemas in Sado although there is a huge Tsutaya video rental near Sawata, and only a few karaoke bars. Sado remains a very rural place; do not expect to find a very exciting nightlife. You can enjoy a drink or two in the evening in small karaoke-equipped snacks in Sawata, but that is pretty much it.
On the upside, there are no fewer than seven sake breweries on the island, so do your best to sample them all. Three of them are located in the hamlet of Mano çé, on the western coast, which has proclaimed itself the independent state of the Alcohol Republic ã¢ã«ã³ã¼ã«å ±åå½ ArukÅru KyÅwakoku (http://www.sado.co.jp/alc...). Stop by the tourist office Shinmachi 489, tel. 0259-55-3539 to sample the local wares and even pick up a passport ¥500 for documenting your experiences.
