Supreme Court confirms ruling ordering Nagoya city to pay international art festival costs. A lawsuit was held over the pros and cons of Nagoya City's refusal to pay a portion of the costs related to an exhibition themed on "freedom of expression" The city has filed an appeal.

Presiding Judge Michiharu Hayashi of the Third Petty Bench of the Supreme Court decided to dismiss the city's appeal by the 7th, and the judgment ordering the city topay the costs has become final.