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    The amazing story of Japan's freediving women

    Meet the fisherwomen of Japan who have been freediving for their dinner for 2,000 years.
    By Joe Minihane / 05 Dec 2017
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    Japanese diver Amy. Credit: Yoneo Morita/Sebun Photo/amanimages/Argusphoto
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    Diver sat by sea in diving geat

    Credit: Look Bildagentur der Fotografen/ Alamy/ Argusphoto

    Freediver under the sea, Japan

    Credit: Go TABINUKI/ Mother Nature Inc

    Women cooking around a fire. Credit: The Asahi Shimbun/Getty Images

    Credit: The Asahi Shimbun/ Getty Images

    The Sea-wife carrying off the jewel from the Dragon-King's Palace, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Japan, 19th century. Image shot 2006. Exact date unknown. Credit: V&A Images/Alamy/Argusphotocredit: V&A Images/Alamy/Argusphoto

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