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Court Orders $3.9 Billion for Atsugi Base Noise Victims

11/22/2025

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Yokohama District Court ordered the government to pay about 3.9 billion yen to around 8,000 residents affected by Atsugi Naval Air Base noise.
The court found the noise exceeded limits and caused sleep disturbances.
Despite prior rulings, the government has not implemented countermeasures.
In a related case, the court awarded 5.9 billion yen for past damages and denied suspending military flights.
Residents have filed lawsuits since 1976 seeking compensation and flight bans.

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Yokohama District Court ordered the government to pay about 3.9 billion yen to around 8,000 residents affected by Atsugi Naval Air Base noise.
The court found the noise exceeded limits and caused sleep disturbances.
Despite prior rulings, the government has not implemented countermeasures.
In a related case, the court awarded 5.9 billion yen for past damages and denied suspending military flights.
Residents have filed lawsuits since 1976 seeking compensation and flight bans.