Journeys in Japan - Season 1 Episode 24 : Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo 2025
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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: Jan 01, 1970
- Runtime: 00:28:14 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Bill Sullivan
- Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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