Arakawa became a diver at age 18, has been in love with being beneath the surface ever since.
Over the years, Arakawa has visited Yoriko in her home in Tateyama Bay, in Central Japan.
One of the most captivating aspects of their friendship has to do with Yoriko’s looks.
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When you look really close, youll think [she] looks like someone you know.
With time, they had become accustomed to each other’s presence.
Their mutual awareness was also crucial one particular day when Arakawa noticed the fish was wounded.
The fish seems to have taken notice of her rescuer, strengthening their bond.
Id say we understand each other.
Not that we talk to each other…
I kissed her once.
Im the only person shell let do it.
Its probably because there is a sense of trust between us.
I guess she knows that I saved her… that I helped when she was badly injured.
So for me to be able to do that, I am proud, Arakawa says.
I have an amazing sense of accomplishment in my heart.
A 79-year-old scuba diver named Hiroyuki Arakawa and a kobudai fish named Yoriko share a unique friendship.
One of the most captivating aspects of their friendship has to do with Yoriko’s looks.
When you look really close, youll think [she] looks like someone you know,Arakawa says.
