New Year's vacation rush begins

New Year's vacation rush begins

TOKYO, Japan - Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers who are leaving on Dec. 29 for their hometowns and resort areas to spend the New Year's holiday season. The number of travelers during the New Year's holiday is expected to increase, rebounding from last New Year's holiday, which was clouded by Y2K computer problem fears.

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