Floodgates of Isahaya Bay dike remain closed amid dispute

Floodgates of Isahaya Bay dike remain closed amid dispute

TOKYO, Japan - The northern floodgates of the Isahaya Bay dike remain closed, as seen in this file photo taken in March 2014, amid a court battle among local farmers, fishermen and the central and local governments over whether to open the gates.

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