- Travel throughout Japan is expected to be extremely busy through Tuesday due to the start of the holiday season.
- Shinkansen bullet trains out of Tokyo and domestic flights from Tokyo and Osaka are almost fully booked.
- Major expressways, including the Tomei and Higashi-Meihan, anticipate significant traffic delays.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the news? It looks crazy busy this weekend!
B: No! What’s happening?
A: Everyone's traveling! New Year’s is coming!
B: Oh, right! So, trains are packed?
A: Super packed! Almost no Shinkansen seats out of Tokyo until Tuesday.
B: Wow! Flights too?
A: Yep! Flights from Tokyo and Osaka are almost full too.
B: That’s intense! What about driving?
A: Driving is a nightmare. A huge traffic jam on the Tomei Expressway!
B: Seriously? How long?
A: More than 20 kilometers! And more traffic on the Higashi-Meihan too.
B: Ugh! I’m staying home this year!
A: Smart choice! Happy New Year!
B: You too! Be safe!