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Russia releases 2 fishermen, keeps skipper in custody

NEMURO, Japan - Akiyoshi Kawamura (capped) and Haruki Kamiya disembark from a ship in Nemuro port in eastern Hokkaido on Aug. 30. Russia released the two Japanese fishermen who were detained two weeks ago for alleged illegal fishing in disputed waters off northern Japan.

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3 Japanese fishermen on Russian-held Kunashiri Island

TOKYO, Japan - Three Japanese fishermen -- (From L to R) Noboru Sakashita, captain of the fishing boat Kisshin Maru No. 31, Haruki Kamiya and Akiyoshi Kawamura -- are seen detained at a facility on the Russian-held Kunashiri Island. The photo was taken on Aug. 18 by a local newspaper under permission of Russian authorities.

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Russia releases 2 fishermen, keeps skipper in custody

NEMURO, Japan - Akiyoshi Kawamura (capped) and Haruki Kamiya disembark from a ship in Nemuro port in eastern Hokkaido on Aug. 30. Russia released the two Japanese fishermen who were detained two weeks ago for alleged illegal fishing in disputed waters off northern Japan. (Kyodo)

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3 Japanese fishermen on Russian-held Kunashiri Island

TOKYO, Japan - Three Japanese fishermen -- (From L to R) Noboru Sakashita, captain of the fishing boat Kisshin Maru No. 31, Haruki Kamiya and Akiyoshi Kawamura -- are seen detained at a facility on the Russian-held Kunashiri Island. The photo was taken on Aug. 18 by a local newspaper under permission of Russian authorities. (Kyodo)