6,000 around Atsugi base to sue gov't for noise pollution next month

6,000 around Atsugi base to sue gov't for noise pollution next month

A group of people living near the Atsugi air base meet in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 22, 2017, to prepare for their planned lawsuit against the Japanese government to seek a halt to nighttime and early morning flights at the base near Tokyo and compensation for noise pollution. Around 6,000 people will file the suit with the Yokohama District Court on Aug. 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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