Soviet guard boat off Cape Nosabu
(September 10, 1981)
Japan: September 10, 1981 Hokkaido - Russian patrol boats keep a close watch at activities at Nosappu Point, Hokkaido, from which Japanese Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki surveyed the disputed Northern Territories. The boats stayed closer to the sea "border" between the Soviet Union and japan than usual during Suzuki's tour. (Photo by Fujifotos/AFLO) [3618]