Japan's spring holiday season began on Saturday.
Narita Airport near Tokyo is crowded with many travelers heading overseas. Over 54,000 people are expected to fly abroad from this airport on Saturday alone.
The airport's operator says it expects to serve around 1.2 million travelers from Friday to May 6.
It also says this figure is almost the same level as 2019, before the spread of the coronavirus.
Popular travel destinations include resort areas, such as Hawaii and Guam, as well as various parts of Asia, including South Korea.
Narita Airport is expected to be packed on May 6, with travelers returning to Japan.
Narita Airport near Tokyo is crowded with many travelers heading overseas. Over 54,000 people are expected to fly abroad from this airport on Saturday alone.
The airport's operator says it expects to serve around 1.2 million travelers from Friday to May 6.
It also says this figure is almost the same level as 2019, before the spread of the coronavirus.
Popular travel destinations include resort areas, such as Hawaii and Guam, as well as various parts of Asia, including South Korea.
Narita Airport is expected to be packed on May 6, with travelers returning to Japan.
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Summary
Narita Airport near Tokyo anticipates serving over 1.2 million travelers from April 30 to May 6, a figure close to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The peak is expected on May 6 as many travelers are predicted to return to Japan. Popular destinations include Hawaii, Guam, and various parts of Asia,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250426_10/
Date: April 26, 2025
Created: 2025/04/27 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:35
Last Read: 2025/04/28 06:38