Book (Practical) History of Japan Underwater archaeology Earth's last frontier

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Japanese history
Underwater archaeology : The study of sunken ships, undersea cities, relics and treasure, and the study of human history. There are about 100 researchers in major foreign countries who conduct excavation and research in national projects. In the field that can be called the "frontier of archaeology" that has been in full swing since the 60 s, new facts that overturn history have been discovered one after another and are attracting a lot of attention. The length of the Japanese coastline is the sixth longest in the world (the United States is the eighth longest). Although there is a possibility that tens of thousands of undersea remains are buried despite the fact that the country is famous for its oceans, only 387 entries have been made. (Incidentally, it is said that the largest number of underwater remains in Japan is in Nagano Prefecture, where there is no ocean.) In spite of the fact that precious underwater remains are not protected and are being lost one after another, it is said that there are surprisingly few underwater remains. The "Randy Jones of the Sea", Sasaki Randy, who stands up, worrying about the present situation in which valuable underwater remains are being lost one after another. This book is a book in which you can enjoy the charms of underwater archaeology and the history of excavation by following the rough course of life of one person who pursues studies that are still considered minor in Japan. Mr. Randy, who was not an elite, decided to become an underwater archaeologist by a small chance, and by studying abroad in the United States, the journey to achieve his dream will become a guidepost for students and young people who will lead the future of Japan. Also, to defeat 『 locusts, 』 (Kobunsha), 『 Don't think you like birds even though you're an ornithologist, 』 (Shinchosha), etc. This book is full of