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Narita Airport Expansion Revives Forced Land Sales Row
Narita Airport Expansion and Land Acquisition
The operator of Japan's Narita International Airport, Narita International Airport Corp (NAA), is contemplating the compulsory acquisition of farmers' land to complete a planned third runway. This initiative is part of a broader plan to extend the existing 2,500-meter second runway and construct a new one. Currently, NAA has secured 88.4 percent of the land required for these projects.
Concerns Over Past Conflicts Repeating
This consideration of compulsory land acquisition echoes the controversy surrounding forced land purchases during the airport's construction in the 1960s. That period was marked by violent clashes between local residents opposing the airport and riot police. Consequently, there are concerns that the current expansion plans could lead to renewed conflicts with farmers, recalling those past experiences.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-15)*
