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Ise-Shima's women divers always in summit mode

Photo shows seafood that includes Japanese spiny lobsters, abalone and turban snails before being grilled at the Hachimankamado ama hut in Toba, Mie Prefecture. The ama free divers, who use no breathing apparatus and can hold their breath under water for long periods of time, have a history that dates back over 3,000 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ise-Shima's women divers always in summit mode

Freshly grilled Japanese spiny lobster and abalone at the Hachimankamado ama hut in Toba, Mie Prefecture. The ama free divers, who use no breathing apparatus and can hold their breath under the water for long periods of time, have a history that dates back over 3,000 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ise-Shima's women divers always in summit mode

Ama divers Reiko Nomura (R), 84, and Mitsue Okano, 70, at the Hachimankamado ama hut in Toba, Mie Prefecture. The ama free divers, who use no breathing apparatus and can hold their breath under water for long periods of time, have a history that dates back over 3,000 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo