Bombs of now-defunct Japanese military disposed of in Matsuyama

Bombs of now-defunct Japanese military disposed of in Matsuyama

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Bombs and shells left by the now-defunct Japanese military are disposed of by explosions at Matsuyama port in Ehime Prefecture on Nov. 25, 2010. The apparently dumped weapons were found in the sea in the summer during dredge work.

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