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Golden Week holidays in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, May 5 Kyodo - A domestic departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

EBINA, Japan, May 5 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 5, 2025, as the Golden Week holiday season nears its end in Japan. (Kyodo)

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a view of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 6, 2025, the final day of the Golden Week spring holiday season in Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a view of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 6, 2025, the final day of the Golden Week spring holiday season in Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a view of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 6, 2025, the final day of the Golden Week spring holiday season in Japan.

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Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 5, 2025, as the Golden Week holiday season nears its end in Japan.

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Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 5, 2025, as the Golden Week holiday season nears its end in Japan.

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Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

Return rush of Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 5, 2025, as the Golden Week holiday season nears its end in Japan.

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Golden Week holidays in Japan

Golden Week holidays in Japan

A domestic departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025.

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Golden Week holidays in Japan

Golden Week holidays in Japan

A domestic departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025.

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Golden Week holidays in Japan

Golden Week holidays in Japan

A domestic departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025.

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Golden Week holidays in Japan

Golden Week holidays in Japan

A shinkansen platform at JR Shin-Osaka Station in the western Japan city of Osaka is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025.

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Golden Week holidays in Japan

Golden Week holidays in Japan

A shinkansen platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025.

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Golden Week holidays in Japan

Golden Week holidays in Japan

A shinkansen platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers during the Golden Week holiday season in Japan on May 3, 2025.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Tomei Expressway's Ebina service area in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, with Tomei's Tokyo-bound lanes (L) packed with cars on May 6, 2024, the final day of the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Tomei Expressway's Tokyo-bound lanes (L) in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, packed with cars on May 6, 2024, the final day of the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Chuo Expressway's Tokyo-bound lanes (L) in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, packed with cars on May 6, 2024, the final day of the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

An arrival lobby is crowded with travelers at Narita airport near Tokyo on May 6, 2024, the final day of the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shopping street at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 27, 2024, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A street leading to Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 27, 2024, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A domestic flight departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers on April 27, 2024, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A domestic flight departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers on April 27, 2024, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shopping street in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shopping street in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Sendai Station in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shopping street in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shopping street in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Sendai Station in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

An international flight departure lobby at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

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Tourists flock to Tomioka Silk Mill

Tourists flock to Tomioka Silk Mill

TOMIKOKA, Japan - Tourists flock to the Tomioka Silk Mill, a historic building in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, on April, 26, 2014, the day after the facility was endorsed to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and the first day of the year's Golden Week holiday season.

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Holiday traveler exodus starts as Japan enters Golden Week

Holiday traveler exodus starts as Japan enters Golden Week

NARITA, Japan - The departure lobby at Narita International Airport near Tokyo is crowded by holiday travelers on April 26, 2014, as the Golden Week spring holiday season started in Japan. About 36,000 travelers were expected to depart that day from the airport for overseas, with Taiwan and Singapore ranking high among destinations.

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Holiday traveler exodus starts as Japan enters Golden Week

Holiday traveler exodus starts as Japan enters Golden Week

TOKYO, Japan - A platform for Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with people headed to resort areas or their hometowns on April 26, 2014, as the Golden Week spring holiday season started in Japan.

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Japan enters Golden Week

Japan enters Golden Week

KANSAI AIRPORT, Japan - Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with people departing for overseas destinations on April 27, 2013, as Japan entered the Golden Week spring holiday season that day.

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Japan enters Golden Week

Japan enters Golden Week

TOKYO, Japan - A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with holidaymakers on April 27, 2013, as Japan entered the Golden Week spring holiday season that day.

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Japan enters Golden Week

Japan enters Golden Week

KANSAI AIRPORT, Japan - Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with people departing for overseas destinations on April 27, 2013, as Japan entered the Golden Week spring holiday season that day.

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