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Return rush of "bon" summer holidaymakers in Japan

Travelers fill an arrival lobby of Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Aug. 16, 2026, after spending Japan's "Bon" summer holidays overseas.

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Return rush of "bon" summer holidaymakers in Japan

Travelers fill an arrival lobby of Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Aug. 16, 2026, after spending Japan's "Bon" summer holidays overseas.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain 3

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain 2

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Stranded travelers rest in sleeping bags at Narita airport in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight caused flight cancellations and disruption of public transportation.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Stranded travelers pack a lobby at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after overnight torrential rain disrupted transportation services. Around 7,000 people spent the night at the airport, while Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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China: Mudslide Blocks Mountain Road in Yunnan, Stranding Vehicles

A mudslide blocked the mountain road from Shangri-La to Wudi Lake in Yunnan on July 16, 2026, burying vehicles in thick mud and debris and leaving a long line of cars stranded as travelers waited for help.

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China: Sneaky Cat Steals Ham Sausage From Tourists’ Backpack at Scenic Spot in Shijiazhuang

On May 1, 2026, at Baoduzhai Scenic Area in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, a tabby cat was caught on camera sneaking up behind two resting tourists, reaching into their unzipped backpack, and making off with a ham sausage — all without the travelers noticing.x

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

The arrival lobby for international flights at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

The arrival lobby for international flights at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

The arrival lobby for international flights at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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Renewal of Narita airport terminal

Photo taken on April 9, 2026, shows a relaxation area created inside Terminal 1 of Narita airport, in Narita near Tokyo, that opened to the public the same day to promote Japanese culture to travelers from around the world.

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Renewal of Narita airport terminal

Photo taken on April 9, 2026, shows a footbath created at the Terminal 1 observation deck of Narita airport, in Narita near Tokyo, that opened to the public the same day to promote Japanese culture to travelers from around the world.

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Renewal of Narita airport terminal

Photo taken on April 9, 2026, shows a footbath created at the Terminal 1 observation deck of Narita airport, in Narita near Tokyo, that opened to the public the same day to promote Japanese culture to travelers from around the world.

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Renewal of Narita airport terminal

Photo taken on April 9, 2026, shows a "tatami" straw mat area created inside Terminal 1 of Narita airport, in Narita near Tokyo, that opened to the public the same day to promote Japanese culture to travelers from around the world.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 4

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 2

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 3

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

A ceremony marking the launch of a special "Mt. Fuji view" train dedicated to foreign tourists is held at JR Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on March 19, 2026. The train, operated by JR Tokai between March 19 and Dec. 22, will travel between Mishima Station of JR Tokaido Line and Fujinomiya Station of JR Minebu Line, with Mt. Fuji-themed pictures drawn by Edo-period ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai on display inside the train.

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Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

A ceremony marking the launch of a special "Mt. Fuji view" train dedicated to foreign tourists is held at JR Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on March 19, 2026. The train, operated by JR Tokai between March 19 and Dec. 22, will travel between Mishima Station of JR Tokaido Line and Fujinomiya Station of JR Minebu Line, with Mt. Fuji-themed pictures drawn by Edo-period ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai on display inside the train.

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Spain: Travellers Line Up Outside Girona Station After Train Services Suspended

On Sunday, March 15, train services between Girona and Figueres were suspended after trees and debris fell onto the tracks during strong winds. According to social media posts, travelers were stranded at Girona station without information, and queues extended outside the station.

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US: Long Security Lines at Houston Airport Amid TSA Staffing Crisis

Thousands of travelers endured hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday, March 8, as spring break traffic collided with a TSA staffing crisis. With personnel working without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown, wait times at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport were warned to exceed three hours. Airport officials advised travelers via social media to arrive four to five hours before their flights.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Triggers Hours-Long Lines at New Orleans Airport

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) faced severe security delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Security lines stretched through multiple floors of the terminal and into the parking garage, amid an apparent TSA sickout during a partial government shutdown that left officers working without full pay.

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China's Lunar New Year holiday

Travelers queue at a check-in counter of Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Feb. 15, 2026, as the nine-day Lunar New Year holidays start in China.

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China's Lunar New Year holiday

Travelers walk in Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Feb. 15, 2026, as the nine-day Lunar New Year holidays start in China.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 3

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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[Breaking News]Return rush of New Year travelers in Japan

EBINA, Japan, Jan. 3 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with cars near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture on Jan. 3, 2026, as the New Year's holiday season nears its end. (Kyodo)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows tourists having fun on ice in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows people visiting an ice lantern art fair in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 3, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2025. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return rush of New Year travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with cars near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture on Jan. 3, 2026, as the New Year's holiday season nears its end.

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Return rush of New Year travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with cars near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture on Jan. 3, 2026, as the New Year's holiday season nears its end.

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Return rush of New Year travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with cars near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture on Jan. 3, 2026, as the New Year's holiday season nears its end.

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Year-end holiday travelers

A departure lobby for domestic flights at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded on Dec. 27, 2025, with people heading to their hometowns, resort areas and elsewhere for year-end and New Year holidays.

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Year-end holiday travelers

A departure lobby for domestic flights at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded on Dec. 27, 2025, with people heading to their hometowns, resort areas and elsewhere for year-end and New Year holidays.

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Year-end holiday travelers

A departure lobby for domestic flights at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded on Dec. 27, 2025, with people heading to their hometowns, resort areas and elsewhere for year-end and New Year holidays.

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Year-end holiday travelers

A departure lobby for domestic flights at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded on Dec. 27, 2025, with people heading to their hometowns, resort areas and elsewhere for year-end and New Year holidays.