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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)
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- verified Status: Returning Series
- person By: Unknown
- calendar_month Release Date: 2010-10-05
- video_camera_front Companies Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK
- tag Season: Season 1
- timer Episode Runtime: 28 Mins
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