STORIES : Mikimoto, King of Pearls
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Long ago, Ama women dived for pearl oysters. Today, they are on exhibit for tourists on Mikimoto Island and work in the pearl industry.
Keywords:
Patricio Estay, Mikimoto, Japan, pearl, jewels, King of Pearls, precisous stones, Kokichi, Ago Bay, oysters, nacre, Ise Bay, Shinmei river, Shima