Salmon fixed fishing net, Rausu, Hokkaido
A general view of the fixed fishing net fo salmon in Rausu, Hokkaido on October 8, 2012, Japan.
Photo date:2012.10.8 Location:Offshore from Rausu Lighthouse, Rausu-cho, Hokkaido
Photo: Fishermen work from pitch dark to be on time for the market auction. It is now just before 3 am. Many salmon have entered the salmon and squid fixed nets. It's a big catch. The fishermen were working hard and full of joy.