Journeys in Japan S1E24 - Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
Journeys in Japan S1E24 - Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
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On this week's "journeys in japan," we visit Karatsu city in Saga prefecture. The area, which looks out to the sea, is blessed with a warm climate. People here have long enjoyed marine sports. A legendary French diver had strong ties with the sea of Karatsu. Jacques Mayol was the first man in the world to free dive to 100 meters. And it was a childhood encounter with a dolphin off the coast of Karatsu that inspired him to dive. Our reporter Ian Thomas Ash investigates the diver's deep connection to Karatsu. (Excerpt)
Released Feb 02, 2010
Runtime 28min
Genre Documentary
Actor Bill Sullivan
Director N/A
Production Japan International Broadcasting (JIB)