Rush of year-end homecoming travelers peaks

Rush of year-end homecoming travelers peaks

TOKYO, Japan - The departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Dec. 30 is crowded with people planning to spend the New Year's holiday season in their hometowns or at tourist resorts. (Kyodo)

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