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there is a farm in the middle of Tokyo s Narita airport. As the owners refused to move, the airport was built around it.

Feb 16, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: there is a farm in the middle of Tokyo’s Narita airport. As the owners refused to move, the airport was built around it.

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