"Ama" female free divers, who harvest sea life from the ocean, lead volunteers as they swim with torches during Shirahama Ama matsuri in Minamiboso 27,523 people played the daily Crossword recently.

In a coastal hut in Mie Prefecture, a charcoal fire burns at the center as ama — "sea woman" in Japanese, who make a living by free-diving for seafood — warm their hands, or grill fresh catch for ...

Ever seen someone dive for lobster with just their lungs? Meet Japan’s Ama divers—iconic free-diving women who harvest abalone, clams, and lobster straight from the ocean floor. Today, we learn their ...

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