Returning holidaymakers swamp planes, trains

Returning holidaymakers swamp planes, trains

NARITA, Japan - An arrival lobby at Narita Airport, northeast of Tokyo, is crowded on Jan. 4 with holidaymakers who spend their New Year's holidays overseas. According to the Narita Airport Authority, a record 55,700 travelers are expected to arrive at the airport.

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