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AIRPORT

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023
Former top ministry official admits to pressuring firm on leadership promotion
The presidency of the airport infrastructure firm had traditionally been held by a former transport ministry official until 2021.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2023
New developments seek to turn Haneda Airport area into major business hub
Haneda Airport Garden and Haneda Innovation City are part of an attempt to draw new companies and visitors to the area around the Tokyo airport.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2023
Shopping complex and Japan's largest airport hotel open at Haneda terminal
The full opening of the 12-story mixed-use development comes as Japan aims to welcome back inbound travelers after easing its border controls last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2023
U.S. military plans to use airport on remote Okinawan island
The U.S. Marine Corps submitted the plan to use the airport for helicopter flight training on the afternoon of Jan. 31, the officials said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2023
Bomb threat prompts plane's emergency landing at Chubu Airport
Investigators said a phone call from Germany had been received around 6:20 a.m., with a man claiming to have put 100 kilograms of plastic explosives aboard the aircraft.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 18, 2022
Japan travel industry's recovery depends on China reopening, says Narita Airport CEO
Chinese visitors made up a sizable portion of Narita's volume until borders started clamping shut in 2020
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2022
Japan's eagerly anticipated reopening gets off to slow start
Despite the eagerly anticipated reopening, many of those arriving at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday were either business travelers or residents returning after trips abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 6, 2022
Japan's largest airport hotel complex to open at Haneda in December
The facility will also comprise a large-scale conference hall, a shopping area, a bus terminal and an open-air bath with a view of Mt. Fuji.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 13, 2022
Police increase patrols at Haneda Airport ahead of Abe state funeral
Accompanied by two dogs, around 60 officers, some carrying metal detectors, inspected trash cans, lockers and unattended carts at the airport's Terminal 3.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2022
Heathrow goes from Europe’s gateway to U.K.’s travel nightmare
Heathrow is locked in yet another dispute with airlines after insisting they halt ticket sales during the lucrative school holiday season due to staff shortages at the airport.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 15, 2022
Man acquitted in deadly 1985 Air India bombing case killed in Canada
Ripudaman Singh Malik was reportedly shot outside his clothing business in the area of Vancouver.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2022
ANA to resume flights from Beijing to Narita after suspension
ANA will only operate one-way flights on Mondays for the time being due to Chinese COVID-19 restrictions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2022
Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest international airport
Changi Airport is readying to welcome back visitors en masse, hoping improvements made during the pandemic will cement its status as Asia's premier aviation hub.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 10, 2021
Parkour nationals to be held at Tokyo airport in December
Organizers said Monday they will construct a bespoke course at Haneda for the high-energy, street-based discipline, which is sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 13, 2021
First Japan case involving lambda COVID-19 variant linked to Olympics
The woman in her 30s had traveled to Peru where the variant, feared to be more contagious and more resistant to vaccines, was first detected.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2021
Narita and Haneda airports start wider use of facial recognition
The system is aimed at speeding up the boarding process and providing a touchless experience for passengers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021
Serbian Olympic athlete tests positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Japan
The athlete, a member of the rowing team, was found to have the coronavirus based on an antigen test conducted at Tokyo's Haneda Airport upon arrival on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2021
Japan Airlines and Haneda Airport take top spots for air travel punctuality
In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Airlines rose to first for on-time arrivals in May, followed by national rival ANA and then Air New Zealand.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2021
Japan to set up no-fly zone during Tokyo Olympics
Regular flights departing from or arriving at Tokyo's Haneda airport will not be subject to the restriction, according to the transportation ministry.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 17, 2021
‘Culture Gate’ brings top-flight artworks to Japan’s airports
Dozens of works are now on display in terminal buildings across Japan as part of a major media arts exhibition split between seven airports and one international cruise port.
How the discovery of a giant sword in Nara offers clues into ancient Japan
Archaeologists say a 1,600-year-old wooden coffin at the Tomio Maruyama tumulus in the city of Nara was kept in good condition probably because it was protected by a layer of clay and copper ions that had seeped out of the mirrors that were buried together.
First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
A meteor is seen in an aurora borealis above Lausanne and the Jura from the Tour de Gourze in Riex, Switzerland, on Saturday.
What we know so far about the case of the burned couple in Tochigi
Flowers are laid on the bank of a river in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, where the charred bodies of a Tokyo couple were found last month.
In first month of operations, ride-hailing services used more than taxis in Tokyo
As of last Sunday, ride-hailing services, which use personal vehicles to offer paid rides, had been used a total of 12,628 times in five areas.
Suspect, 25, first to be hit with murder charge over bodies found in Tochigi
Ryoken Hirayama, 25, is escorted by police as he leacves the Osaki police station in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on April 22. Hirayama is the first of six people arrested in connection with the murder of a Tokyo couple in Tochigi Prefecture to be charged with murder.
Japan's logistics firms seek partnerships to cope with driver shortage
Japan Post CEO Tetsuya Senda (right) and his Seino Transportation counterpart Satoshi Takahashi announce their companies' agreement on joint long-haul truck operations, in Tokyo on Thursday.
How the discovery of a giant sword in Nara offers clues into ancient Japan
Archaeologists say a 1,600-year-old wooden coffin at the Tomio Maruyama tumulus in the city of Nara was kept in good condition probably because it was protected by a layer of clay and copper ions that had seeped out of the mirrors that were buried together.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Will Australia’s next frigates come from Japan?
The Mogami-class frigate, which features stealth capabilities and is operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force, falls within the very broad guidelines of what is being sought by Canberra.

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