The operator of Japan’s Narita International Airport is considering compulsory acquisition of farmers’ land to complete a planned third runway, recalling the forced land purchases that led to violent clashes between riot police and local residents when the airport was built in the 1960s. Narita International Airport Corp (NAA) has been able to secure 88.4 per cent of the land it requires to finish
Japan’s Narita Airport expansion revives row over forced land sales
Julian Ryall·South China Morning Post··1 min readLimited
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