High court favors farmers protesting Kumamoto dam water use

FUKUOKA, Japan - Plaintiffs and supporters in a suit challenging the state over how water will be used once a controversial dam is built in Kumamoto Prefecture celebrate in front of the Fukuoka High Court in Fukuoka City on May 16 after it ruled in their favor.

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