thejapantimes, 28 days ago to Japan

The overall passenger count at Narita International Airport in fiscal 2023 jumped 72% from the previous year to 35,259,433 people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/narita-airport-passengers-surge/ #japan #naritaairport #tourism #covid19

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan

Tokyo and Saitama police have detained six people on suspicion of smuggling ¥945 million ($6.1 million) worth of stimulants for profit by concealing the drugs inside a conveyor belt roller. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/crime-legal/japan-drug-smuggling-arrest/ #japan #crimelegal #drugs #gangs #yakuza #smuggling #naritaairport #mexico

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to business

Osaka Itami International Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport and Amami Airport are ranked among the top 10 in a new analysis of more than 4,000 airports worldwide assessed for on-time performance, airport navigation, food and shopping options. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/12/20/world-best-worst-airports-2023/?utm_content=buffer5a388&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #airports #airlines #travel #naritaairport #itamiairport #amamiairport

thejapantimes, 6 months ago to Japan

Japanese authorities are stepping up surveillance of unlicensed taxis at Narita Airport near Tokyo, as a spike in the number of arrivals increases demand for transport into the capital. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/18/japan/crime-legal/japan-illegal-taxis-crackdown-tourism/?utm_content=buffer2c8a3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #crimelegal #taxis #naritaairport #chiba #tourism #ridehailing #uber #sharingeconomy