Vacationers' exodus peaks at Narita airport

Saturday 09th August, 11:54 AM JST

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hoserfella at 01:35 PM JST - 9th August

forget guards at Narita. All they need are sheep dogs to funnel them into the planes for their 3-day "vacations"
Pukey2 at 03:49 PM JST - 9th August

tee hee hee. I'll be having my summer vacation after the rush has finished.
Sarge at 04:08 PM JST - 9th August

Pukey - Tee hee! Me too! But I still have to pay 18,000 yen for the freakin' fuel surcharge! Grrrrrr!
Pukey2 at 05:31 PM JST - 9th August

which is why I go on summer vacation within Japan. August is now a triple whammy - fuel surcharge, expensive basic airfare and the number of people.
redrightntrue at 10:16 PM JST - 9th August

Once again, as always, the mass exodus oif Japanese citizens out of Japan. And really now, can you blame them ? This summer here has been one of the most godawful experiences I can remember ! The heat, the crowds, the rain, the noise. There is absolutely no peace in Japan. The people are noisy, even when they don't have to be. And with the way prices of goods and services have shot through the roof, well trust me, them hard earned yen will go a lot further overseas, especially in the USA where things are affordable.
DenshaDeGO at 10:32 PM JST - 9th August

But I still have to pay 18,000 yen for the freakin' fuel surcharge!

Mine was 26,000. Still, it's good to be out of the heat of Japan. I wore a jacket this week, the first time in months.
Pukey2 at 11:15 PM JST - 9th August

I wore a jacket this week, the first time in months.

Now I'm envious. I'm stuck in an apartment which is hotter inside than outside.
usversusthem at 11:26 PM JST - 9th August

I'm stuck in an apartment which is hotter inside than outside.

Same. Had the air-con on 24-7 but now my throat hurts, so it's on only when I'm sleeping, and that will be hard tonight what with Japan (not Tani, Japan) winning the bronze medal and all the excitement.

Anyway, if you're not fleeing beautiful Japan like many others, you have to become one with sweat. Sweat, sweat and more sweat, the beauty of one of Japan's four seasons.