Meet the mysterious sea-women of Japan

Ever wondered what the world of an Ama diver – women divers who are famous for harvesting shellfish and various sea resources under the sea without oxygen tanks – would look like? Even with the changing times and when their numbers have dwindled to about 2,000 divers today, they perserve in their practice of traditional fishing methods. The culture of Ama divers is still very much alive in Mie Prefecture where this traditional Japanese way of life is deeply rooted in.

Take a trip to Hachiman Kamado in Toba City, part of the nature-rich Ise-Shima National Park, where you can visit and interact with these remarkable women at Ama huts where active divers work. You’ll get to dine on fresh seafood, such as lobsters, abalone, and turban shells grilled over charcoal, while hearing the divers share about their life. You’ll also get to enjoy their traditional dance performance and try on their traditional costumes.