The popular tourist destination Sado Island can now be visited online via Nintendo Co.'s popular console game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons."The island in the Sea of Japan is host to a number of well-known spots -- such as a gold mine that is set to be a UNESCO World Heritage site -- many of which are featured in the game.Jointly developed by the Sado city office and Niigata prefectural government, the project marks the first time a remote island in Japan has used the game to promote its appeal. It was introduced amid calls for people to stay home over Christmas and New Year due to the nov…READ FULL ARTICLE
