To achieve the role of one of the world's leading international cities by the beginning of the 21st century, Tokyo must move quickly to liberate its skyfront and waterfront areas to create more living and office space, improve its infrastructure by developing its subterranean geofront, and construct the facilities necessary for an international city, especially a 24-hour airport.

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