Holiday departure rush begins at Narita, Kansai airports

Holiday departure rush begins at Narita, Kansai airports

TOKYO, Japan - Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, is crowded on Dec. 27 with travelers heading overseas for the New Year's holidays. A record 1.44 million people heading abroad are expected to use the airport from Dec. 22 to Jan. 9.

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