(2)Residents block work to demolish empress's old home

(2)Residents block work to demolish empress's old home

TOKYO, Japan - Residents of Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward opposed to the demolition of Empress Michiko's former home stand in rows Jan. 15 in an attempt to keep the car of a demolisher away from the building, which the Finance Ministry received in lieu of an inheritance tax payment. (Kyodo)

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