An enormous dilemma has emerged for Kansai International Airport, an engineering marvel and important hub in Japan: it is sinking. Built for almost $20 billion, this airport is located in Osaka Bay on two man-made islands and has been a major hub for air travel since it opened in 1994. Built in order to relieve traffic at Itami Airport in Osaka, it has subsequently become an important aviation hub for Japan, ranking as the third busiest airport as of 2022. Serious worries are raised as the Kansai Airport continues sinking, which happened faster than expected. By 1990, as per the … Continue reading Kansai International Airport’s $20 Billion Sinking Dilemma: 11 Meters Down in 30 Years