Water Resource Protection

Dispute over protection of river water resources from tunnel construction

1. Chuo Shinkansen Construction Injunction and Damages Lawsuit

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2021 (filed), final ruling in 2025)
3. Original Case: Reiwa 3 (Wa) 18684, Chuo Shinkansen Koji Sashitome Tou Seikyu Jiken
4. DefendantsCentral Japan Railway Company (JR Central)PlaintiffsShizuoka Prefecture (Governor Heita Kawakatsu)InstitutionsTokyo District CourtTokyo High CourtSupreme Court of JapanCentral Japan Railway CompanyShizuoka Prefecture
5. Case Tags: Environmental Litigation;Chuo Shinkansen;Injunction Lawsuit;Water Resource Protection