Journeys in Japan

Season 15, Episode 17

Episode Title: Deep Dive in Sugashima: The Island of Women Fishers

Air Date: 2024-08-20

Overview:

Japan's legendary Ama free-diving women still plumb the waters around Sugashima Island in search of abalone, turban shell and Ise spiny lobster. We glimpse the island through this extraordinary tradition, as well as through the guided tours held by elementary school kids.