Narita's holdouts fight for a future beneath the flight path

Resembling shark fins poking above the waterline, the tails of taxiing airplanes are just visible over the tall white fence that separates Kinone Pension from the runways of Narita airport.

About an hour's drive from central Tokyo, the property rises like a green island oasis from the asphalt. It stands as a stubborn reminder of Narita's turbulent history, and more recently has gained attention for hosting wild all-night raves, including one held in September.

However, airport expansion plans appear to threaten Kinone Pension's existence.