This paper takes up the history and the development of scuba diving in Okinawa. Scuba diving is generally known as a marine recreation. This paper focuses on the history of the popularization of scuba diving in Japan and considers the process of popularization. The history of a diving shop in Zamami-village is described based on the authors fieldwork. Specifically, the time and processof the introduction of scuba diving into Zamami-village said to be the first in Okinawa were

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... interviews. The development of the dive industry described, and problems in need of solytions are identified.