Last year, Hisano and I led two different groups on tours of akoya pearl farms in Japan. In June we visited farms in Uwajima, and in November we went to Tsushima, Sasebo and Nagasaki. These trips were part of the Pearl Association of America's new immersive experiences initiative, and we were hosted by the Japan Pearl Exporter's Association.
Bweaves came with us in June and Jeg came with us in November. You can see their stories here, and here.
This video was put together by the Japan Pearl Exporters Association using footage from the November trip. They really captured what it was like to be there and experience it all up close.
