Shima no ama

This book unveils the fascinating history of the ama, Japan’s iconic women divers. Through previously unpublished photographs by Kusukazu Uraguchi, taken between the 1950s and 1980s in the Shima region, it documents their daily lives, their freedom, and their unique role in Japanese society.

A powerful testimony to a tradition in transition, enriched with texts by Sonia Voss and Chihiro Minato, along with a glossary dedicated to their craftsmanship.