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Isahaya Bay dike in Nagasaki Pref.

Isahaya Bay dike in Nagasaki Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2010, shows Isahaya Bay in Nagasaki Prefecture divided by a long dike. The central government has decided to open two of the dike's drainage gates following a Fukuoka High Court order on Dec. 6 in favor of fishermen who claimed that the state project has caused damage to the local environment and their industry.

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

ISAHAYA, Japan - Photo shows part of Isahaya Bay in Nagasaki Prefecture divided by a long dike (R) on Dec. 15, 2010. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the same day that the government has decided to open two of the dike's drainage gates following a Fukuoka High Court order.

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks to reporters at his office in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2010. Kan announced that the government has decided not to appeal against a Fukuoka High Court order to open two drainage gates of the Isahaya Bay dike in Nagasaki Prefecture.

Isahaya Bay dike in Nagasaki Pref.

Isahaya Bay dike in Nagasaki Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2010, shows Isahaya Bay in Nagasaki Prefecture divided by a long dike. The central government has decided to open two of the dike's drainage gates following a Fukuoka High Court order on Dec. 6 in favor of fishermen who claimed that the state project has caused damage to the local environment and their industry. (Kyodo)

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks to reporters at his office in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2010. Kan announced that the government has decided not to appeal against a Fukuoka High Court order to open two drainage gates of the Isahaya Bay dike in Nagasaki Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

Isahaya Bay dike to be opened

ISAHAYA, Japan - Photo shows part of Isahaya Bay in Nagasaki Prefecture divided by a long dike (R) on Dec. 15, 2010. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the same day that the government has decided to open two of the dike's drainage gates following a Fukuoka High Court order. (Kyodo)