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news Scmp World 2026-04-15

Narita Airport Expansion Sparks Concern Over Forced Land Acquisition

The operator of Japan's Narita International Airport is considering compulsory purchase of farmers' land to finish a planned third runway. This effort brings back memories of intense land disputes and violent clashes from the airport's original construction in the 1960s.

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