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Thursday, November 22, 2007 6:15 pm

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Ancient samurai clan embroiled in bitter legal spat over sale of feudal castle

The ancient Okudaira samurai clan is embroiled in a bitter court battle centering on the sale of a feudal castle in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, with one family member opposed to the plan suing another supporting it for what she claims was an illegal adoption.

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