20th February: Hokkaido – Rausu

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In the late afternoon we arrived at Rausu, a small fishing port near the north-east tip of Hokkaido.  We stopped for a while to take some photographs around the fishing boats.

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Rausu

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Fishermen organising their nets after returning for the day.  The lightbulbs are mounted on the boat and indicate night fishing.  Alternatively, they may be preparing to go out.