takashi has harvest ed for year. he's only gone out ten times. that's half as much as usual. >> when the tide comes in, the waves are high. it's hard to get in and out of the boat. i may not go out today. my annual income is determined by this harvest, so it's a matter of life and death for me. >> when the weather is bad, he tries to gather kombu but the shore to bring in a little income. the pounding surf makes the job difficult. nitta has had better days. >> you want to go out in your boat? >> i do. the quality is much better when you get out in the boat. i really want to go out. >> all nitta wants is a little good weather. and so the fishermen perform a traditional ceremony. it's a time honored ritual, laughing to bring back the sun. tradition says laughter blows the clouds away. >> the ritual must have worked. after eight days of waiting, they can go out and gather kelp. fresh loads of kelp on the beach make it lively again. in just three hours, they lay out the fresh kombu to dry. >> finally,t's y. we did well toy. everyone is praying for go

has escalated the reaction to the detention. on monday they postponed a scheduled visit to japan by the national people's congress. >>> an exhibition by the japanese pop artist takashi murakami is under way at the palace of versailles in france. the show has been praised and criticized by french traditionalists. an installation of about 20 of murakami's works was open to the public on tuesday at the world heritage site outside paris. the animation inspired sculptures include a girl character and a colorful flower object. a six meter tall statue of a golden cupba, a legendary japanese creature, is in sharp contrast with its surroundings. >> i think it's a great idea to -- with the whole difference, it will make you think about the art itself and the place itself. >> dozens of french conservatives held a protest outside the palace arguing that the exhibits are unsuitable for the venue. >> murakami's exhibition will run through december 12th. >>> the organization of the petroleum exporting countries is 50 years ole. speaking on the anniversary of its founding on tuesday, secretary general said the rise of alternative energies such as solar power would not diminish the