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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport which governs Haneda airport in Tokyo has announced on 02 September that they will increase the flights between Haneda airport and foreign airports. The foreign airports include the airports in Finland, Scandinavia(Denmark, Norway, and Sweden), Italy, Russia and Turkey. Both foreign airlines and Japanese airlines can open new routes between these airports. Japanese carriers will be JAL or ANA. JAL will operate flights between

Narita airport is the primary gateway for Tokyo metropolitan area. The airport was opened as New Tokyo international airport in 1978 due to capacity of Haneda airport which official name is Tokyo international airport reached its limit. Name changed officially to Narita international airport in 2004. There was only one terminal till the terminal 2 opened in the end of 1992. Currently there are 3 terminals at Narita airport but terminal 1, the oldest terminal has 2 wings, N

Definitely the restrooms in Japan are the best in the world. Clean, well maintained and everywhere. Scribbling is everywhere in Europe, even in toilets at airports but very rare in Japan, especially in private properties - airports and shopping centers. There are information panels at Haneda airport in Tokyo showing the vacancies of the restrooms. If the nearest toilets are occupied, you can check how far is the other toilets. One thing I do not understand in Europe is tha

For several years, I am using Air France-KLM when I was going back to Japan. Then, due to KLM does not fly to Tokyo Haneda airport, I mostly use Air France flights from/to Paris CDG to Tokyo Haneda. Although it is not the cheapest flight between Europe and Japan, I prefer Air France due to 1) It is one of the 5 airlines flying between Europe and Haneda airport. 2) Air France has evening flight from CDG to Haneda and Haneda to CDG. 3) There are several flights per day. Eveni

There are several ways for tourists to reach from the city to the airport or from airport to the city. In Europe, usually people have to take either train, taxi, chauffer driven car or bus. This is same in Japan but bus in Europe can be local bus or airport bus but local bus is not common in Japan. Buses connecting the city centers and the airports in Japan are mostly airport bus which has fixed fare and does not have ordinary bus stops. Then, these airport buses do not on

If you are traveling to Japan by Business class or you are Gold or higher status of your mileage program, you should enjoy the airport lounge which offers high quality foods and beverage than in Europe. Although European airlines do not have their own lounge in Japan, you can use their designated lounges just showing your boarding pass or your mileage program status and enjoy proper meal before your flight. Just be careful which lounge to be used. Star Alliance member can us

There are two major airports in Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. Narita and Haneda airports. Narita airport is connected by JR and Keisei lines. Japan Rail Pass holders can take limited express Narita express to Tokyo and other major stations in Tokyo. For non-Japan Rail Pass holder, taking Keisei line can be cheaper and faster way to reach downtown Tokyo. Haneda airport is connected by Tokyo monorail and Keikyu line. Tokyo monorail is running between the airport and Hama

Haneda airport(HND), official name is Tokyo International airport is located in shore of Ohta ward of City of Tokyo, adjacent to Tokyo bay. Haneda was used as the gateway to Japan till opening of New Tokyo International airport, current Narita airport in Chiba prefecture in late 70s. Then, Narita became the gateway of Japan and therefore all international flights moved from Haneda to Narita except flights to Taiwan(mostly to Taipei). Japan recognized Taiwan as the Chinese g

Haneda airport in Tokyo is officially called Tokyo International Airport. It was the gateway for Japan till Narita airport was opened in late 1970's. Then, Haneda turned to domestic airports which hosts the most busiest route on Earth, Tokyo-Sapporo. All international flights were departing/arriving at Narita, which had a tremendous troubles and arguments when its opening. The left wings activists supported the landowners not to sell their lands to authority. There is sti