Japan's women of the sea hope G7 will boost their dying way of life
by Justin McCurry in Osatsu from on (#1EXSG)
The ama divers of the Shima peninsula, who harvest shellfish from the seabed, see the nearby gathering of world leaders as a chance to promote their culture
Michiko Nakamura can personally vouch for the provenance of the oysters and clams bubbling away on the grill inside her hut in Osatsu, a fishing village overlooking the Pacific ocean.
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