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A Mexican man was arrested at Tokyo's Narita Airport after customs officials discovered approximately 200 lizards hidden inside 22 pairs of socks in his luggage. The bizarre cargo led to his apprehension on smuggling charges.
Record-breaking rainfall in Japan has resulted in at least eight deaths and left thousands of travelers stranded, particularly at Narita Airport. The severe weather has also caused flooding in other parts of Asia, including Metro Manila and eastern China.
A four-party council, including the national government and local municipalities, has agreed to proceed with compulsory land acquisition for Narita Airport's third runway. This marks a significant shift from previous policies that avoided forced acquisition due to the history of the "Narita Struggle," though the airport company will continue negotiations with landowners.
Narita Airport in Japan temporarily closed two runways for inspection after observing a seismic intensity of 4, but resumed operations shortly after confirming safety.
A Japan Airlines (JAL) jet made an emergency landing at Narita airport, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident prompted a swift response from airport authorities and airline personnel.
A Korean Air pilot received praise in Japan for safely landing a plane at Narita International Airport on the second attempt, after aborting the initial landing due to strong crosswinds.
Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kazuyoshi Kaneko, has urged continued efforts for voluntary land acquisition for the new runway at Narita Airport, despite the airport company considering procedures for compulsory acquisition.
Travelers at Narita Airport are experiencing frustration due to significant congestion at the electronic customs gates, leading to delays and inconvenience.
Record rainfall in Japan, the highest since October 2013, has stranded thousands at Narita airport, caused widespread flooding and power outages in Chiba, and resulted in eight fatalities.
Unprecedented rainfall in Japan has resulted in eight fatalities, cut power to over 20,000 households, and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
Keisei Corporation plans to introduce a new limited express rail service designed to enhance convenience for passengers traveling between Tokyo's two major international airports, Haneda and Narita.
Tokyo Customs has seized approximately 242 kilograms of gold, valued at ¥5.3 billion, suspected of being smuggled from China into Narita Airport hidden inside life-sized dolls, leading to the arrest of six individuals.
Japan Airlines flight JAL645, en route from Haneda to Kagoshima, requested an emergency landing at Narita Airport after a possible tire malfunction was detected post-takeoff, leading to the closure of Runway A.
A small jet overran the runway upon landing at Narita Airport around 1 PM on the 16th, stopping on the grass. This incident led to the closure of Runway A, though no injuries were reported among the three occupants.
Narita Airport is considering initiating procedures for the compulsory acquisition of land under the Land Expropriation Act, as negotiations for land acquisition for a new runway are proving difficult and delaying its operational start.
Indonesia has decided to postpone the D-8 Summit, a meeting of eight developing Muslim countries, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the reason.
A severe deluge in Japan has claimed eight lives and left approximately 7,000 travelers stranded at Narita airport due to disruptions.
Torrential and unprecedented rainfall has struck eastern Japan, particularly the Tokyo area, resulting in at least eight fatalities and leaving thousands of people stranded at Narita Airport due to severe travel disruptions and power outages.
A national study group has finalized a plan to nearly double the railway transport capacity to Narita Airport by constructing new elevated tracks and double-tracking existing lines for Keisei Electric Railway and JR express trains, in anticipation of increased passenger numbers from a new runway.
Six Chinese nationals, including a company president, have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 49 kilograms of gold, valued at 1.075 billion yen, from China to Narita Airport. The gold was allegedly hidden inside life-sized dolls to evade consumption taxes.
Police are investigating the possible involvement of a tokuryū criminal group in the Tochigi robbery-murder case. The mastermind of the crime reportedly fled Japan through Narita Airport.
Plans for a third runway at Japan's Narita International Airport are reigniting controversy over potential compulsory land acquisitions from farmers, reminiscent of past violent clashes.
The opening of Narita Airport's third runway, a 3,500-meter project currently under construction, has been postponed due to difficulties in acquiring the planned site.