Journeys in Japan

Season 15 Episode 17: Deep Dive in Sugashima: The Island of Women Fishers

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

17

Episodes:

551

Cast:

Bill Sullivan

Quality:

HD

Duration:

28 min

First Air:

2010

Rating:

9.0