{"id":14840,"date":"2026-03-15T13:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T04:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/?page_id=14840"},"modified":"2026-03-15T18:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T09:03:26","slug":"ama_aiko","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/tour_menu\/ama_aiko\/","title":{"rendered":"Media &#038; Research Inquiries on Ama Divers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1635146414982{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"eltdf-image-gallery  eltdf-ig-slider-type eltdf-small-space  eltdf-image-behavior-lightbox\">\n\t<div class=\"eltdf-ig-slider eltdf-owl-slider\" data-number-of-items=\"1\" data-enable-loop=\"yes\" data-enable-autoplay=\"yes\" data-enable-auto-width=\"no\" data-enable-center=\"yes\" data-slider-speed=\"5000\" data-slider-speed-animation=\"600\" data-slider-padding=\"no\" data-enable-navigation=\"no\" data-enable-pagination=\"yes\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eltdf-ig-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eltdf-ig-image-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"image\" class=\"eltdf-ig-lightbox eltdf-block-drag-link\" href=\"https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno.jpg\" data-rel=\"prettyPhoto[image_gallery_pretty_photo-179]\" title=\"aiko ohno\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1205\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno.jpg 1205w, https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oz-group.jp\/english\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aiko-ohno-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1205px) 100vw, 1205px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; font-family: honokamaru;\">Media &amp; Research Inquiries on Ama Divers<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We are the management team of Oz Aiko Ltd. Our company has been engaged in regional and fishing village revitalization through ecotourism in the Ise-Shima region for the past 25 years. We also coordinate interviews and media coverage.<br \/>\nWe truly appreciate your interest in Aiko, a traditional ama (female diver), as well as in the ama culture and economy of Ise-Shima.<br \/>\nAiko is both an ama and a photographer. Her daily diving work takes top priority, and the administrative tasks involved in media arrangements and the interview day itself can be quite burdensome. While the local fishing village community is currently supportive, if Aiko has to continue sacrificing her diving time, it may eventually hinder the ability to share ama culture with the world. For the sake of sustainability\u2014both for Aiko and the community\u2014we ask for your understanding in coordinating all arrangements through our company.<\/p>\n<p>Please note the following:<br \/>\n\u2022 Filming inside Aiko\u2019s home is not permitted.<br \/>\n\u2022 To ensure that fishing grounds cannot be identified, certain filming methods may be restricted.<br \/>\n\u2022 Depending on the season, it may not be possible to accompany Aiko during her diving hours. In such cases, we may suggest an alternative date or filming location.<br \/>\n\u2022 A cost estimate will be provided based on the details and scope of the project.<\/p>\n<p>Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1629693213104{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;reserve&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; font-family: honokamaru;\">Please answer the following questions regarding your interview request.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div role=\"form\" class=\"wpcf7\" id=\"wpcf7-f14985-o1\" lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"UTF-8\" src=\"https:\/\/zipaddr.github.io\/zipaddrx.js?v=1.38\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"UTF-8\">function zipaddr_ownb(){ZP.dli='-';ZP.wp='1';ZP.uver='6.4.8';ZP.sysid='ContactForm7';}<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"UTF-8\" src=\"https:\/\/zipaddr.github.io\/contactform7.js\"><\/script><form action=\"\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14840#wpcf7-f14985-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init cf7_custom_style_1\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"14985\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.6.4\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"ja\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f14985-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_group_fields\" value=\"[]\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_hidden_groups\" value=\"[]\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_visible_groups\" value=\"[]\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_repeaters\" value=\"[]\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_steps\" value=\"{}\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7cf_options\" value=\"{&quot;form_id&quot;:14985,&quot;conditions&quot;:[],&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;animation_intime&quot;:200,&quot;animation_outtime&quot;:200,&quot;conditions_ui&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;notice_dismissed&quot;:false,&quot;notice_dismissed_update-cf7-5.4.2&quot;:true}}\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label><span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span>is must content.<\/label>\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. Contact Information<\/h3>\n<p><label>Name<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label>E-mail<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"info@exsample.com\" \/><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label>Affiliation \/ Organization<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-affiliation\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"your-affiliation\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Company, media outlet, university, or individual\" \/><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<h3>2. Your Profile<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label>Profile or Organization Overview<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\nIf you have any additional materials, we will provide instructions after you submit this form.\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"profile\"><textarea name=\"profile\" cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Please introduce yourself or your organization, including background and relevant experience.\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Purpose of Coverage<\/h3>\n<p><label>Purpose of your coverage of Aiko (Select all that apply)<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\n <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"purpose\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"purpose[]\" value=\"Article \/ Interview\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Article \/ Interview<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"purpose[]\" value=\"Video filming\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Video filming<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"purpose[]\" value=\"Academic research \/ Thesis\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Academic research \/ Thesis<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"purpose[]\" value=\"Other\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Other<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label> If you selected \u201cOther\u201d, please specify<\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"other-purpose\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"other-purpose\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<h3>4. Project Details<\/h3>\n<p><label>Theme & Objective of the Project<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"theme\"><textarea name=\"theme\" cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Please describe the theme and objective of your project.\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label> Proposal or Project Outline (optional)<\/label><br \/>\nIf you have any additional materials, we will provide instructions after you submit this form.<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"proposal\"><textarea name=\"proposal\" cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Please briefly describe your project or planned coverage.\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<h3>5. Planned Content<\/h3>\n<p><label>Planned Content (Select all that apply)<span class=\"txt_red\">\uff0a<\/span><\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"content\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Interview with Aiko\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Interview with Aiko<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Filming Aiko in her everyday clothing\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Filming Aiko in her everyday clothing<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Filming Aiko before and after diving\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Filming Aiko before and after diving<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Underwater filming\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Underwater filming<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Filming inside the amagoya (Ama divers\u2019 hut), interacting with other Ama divers\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Filming inside the amagoya (Ama divers\u2019 hut), interacting with other Ama divers<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Filming Aiko bringing her catch to market \/ fish auction\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Filming Aiko bringing her catch to market \/ fish auction<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"content[]\" value=\"Other\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Other<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n<label>If you selected \u201cOther\u201d, please specify<\/label><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"other-content\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"other-content\" value=\"\" size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" \/><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<h3>6. 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