Publisher/東京中日新聞

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"The Woman Sea Divers in Japan" is a photo collection by Japanese photographer Yoshinobu Nakamura. Born in 1925 on Naoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, Nakamura's father was one of the island's last remaining fishing masters. He grew up gazing at the Seto Inland Sea, and even after joining Mitsubishi Refinery, he continued his amateur photography career, studying under Yoichi Midorikawa, a leading photographer of the Seto Inland Sea. After turning 30, Nakamura became a professional photographer, capturing the local climate and culture through photographs such as "The Seto Inland Sea" and "The People of the Seto Inland Sea." He also left behind significant works, such as "Steam Trains and Steam Locomotives" and "Women Divers," that convey the fading traditions of Japanese folklore. This book is one of Nakamura's masterpieces, showcasing the female divers. With the advent of wetsuits, female divers have become rare. Their brave, yet graceful, figures braving the ocean floor clad only in loincloths are both resilient and graceful. This collection not only comprehensively explores the culture of female divers in Japan, but also serves as a valuable record from a folkloric perspective. Commentary by Miyamoto Tsuneichi. Limited to 2000 copies.