In a town and a pub that have no shortage of characters, Akira Masuda stands out.
The 88-year-old former pearl diver — a veteran of the trade that defined much of his hometown's identity — Mr Masuda is a fixture on the balcony of Broome's "Roey" Roebuck Bay Hotel.
He says a 5-o'clock beer is part of a routine and philosophy for a good and happy life.
