Narita runway construction begins near farmers' lands

NARITA, Japan - Crews begin work April 17 on part of a new runway for Narita airport, Chiba Prefecture, near lands owned by six farmers who oppose its construction (foreground). Some 230 workers began erecting 3-meter-tall fences at two locations around construction sites.

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