South Wing International Departure Area

This is the international departure area in the South Wing of Narita Airport Terminal 1. To the left of the arrival information board is the domestic departure area, where the check-in procedures for the in-flight meal event are also conducted.

Looking at the international departure schedule, due to the global impact of COVID-19, most flights are listed as “Cancelled.”

International Check-in Counters

This is the scene at the international check-in counters in the South Wing of Narita Airport Terminal 1. Not a single counter appears to be open.

Domestic Departure Schedule

While heading to the boarding gate for the event in the domestic departure area, I checked the domestic flight schedule—out of 14 flights, 8 were listed as “Cancelled.”

FLYING HONU Merchandise at the Shop

At the entrance of the shop near the domestic boarding gate, products related to the Airbus A380—originally scheduled for Honolulu service and used as the in-flight meal restaurant “FLYING HONU” for today’s event—were on display.

Boarding Pass

This is the boarding pass for the in-flight meal restaurant aircraft.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate. From here, passengers are taken to the aircraft by bus.

Bus Stop

I boarded the bus that would take us to the aircraft.

LOT Polish Airlines Aircraft

While traveling by bus, I saw a LOT Polish Airlines aircraft parked in the apron area of Terminal 2.

ANA Aircraft

An ANA aircraft seen from the bus during the transfer.

Airbus A380 Aircraft No. 2

This is ANA’s Airbus A380 (Aircraft No. 2), which serves as the venue for the in-flight meal restaurant.

Chefs are waiting to welcome guests at the stairs.

Rear Stairs

The rear stairs used to board Aircraft No. 2, which serves as the in-flight meal restaurant.

Front Stairs of Aircraft No. 2

The bus arrived in front of Aircraft No. 2. At the entrance to the front stairs, chefs and the captain were there to welcome guests.

Climbing the Stairs

Climbing up the front stairs, about to board the aircraft.

Side of the Aircraft

From the top of the front stairs, I looked at the side of the aircraft.

To the Second Floor

Boarding complete. I’m climbing the stairs inside the aircraft to reach the second floor, where the business class seats are located.

Bar Counter Decoration

At the very front of the second floor, in the first-class bar area, there was a special handmade decoration created for the “FLYING HONU” in-flight restaurant event.

Today’s Seat

This is my seat for today’s business class experience.

Business Class Cabin

A view of the business class cabin.

Safety Video

The in-flight safety video was being played, featuring the three HONU (sea turtles).

Welcome Drink

I was served a welcome drink—champagne.

Aircraft No. 1 Seen from the Window

From my seat window, I could see the blue-painted Airbus A380 (Aircraft No. 1).

Amuse-bouche

I was served the amuse-bouche.

Western-style Appetizer

Guests could choose between Japanese and Western meals. I chose Western for the day. The appetizer was served, along with a glass of red wine.

Appetizer

This is the appetizer.

I was also served baguette and focaccia (a flat Italian bread).

Main Course

The main course.

Beef Steak

The main dish was a beef steak.

Dessert

And for dessert—

Cabin Lighting

While enjoying the meal, the cabin ceiling lights turned a warm orange color.

Premium Economy Section

This is the Premium Economy section I passed through when disembarking after the meal.

Premium Economy Seats

These are the Premium Economy seats.

The Premium Economy cabin has a 2-3-2 seat configuration.

Economy Class

This is the Economy Class section on the first floor.

Couch Seats

This is the couch seat section located in the rear area of the Economy Class cabin.

The seats with green headrest covers are couch seats.

These seats can be adjusted so that the leg rest aligns with the seat surface, allowing two or three seats to be combined and used as a bed.

Exiting the Restaurant Aircraft

After leaving the in-flight restaurant aircraft, I boarded a bus to transfer to Aircraft No. 1 for the next part of the event—the cabin tour.

ANA Aircraft Beside the Bus

This Boeing 787 aircraft was parked beside the bus that took us to the aircraft for the cabin tour.

Aircraft No. 2 Seen from the Bus

This is Aircraft No. 2 as seen from the moving bus.

ANA Aircraft Seen from the Bus

The rear of the Boeing 787 that was parked beside our bus earlier.

Aircraft No. 1 for Cabin Tour

This is the Airbus A380 Aircraft No. 1 that we’re about to tour.

Boarding Aircraft No. 1

Climbing the stairs to board Aircraft No. 1.

Door of Aircraft No. 1

This is the door of Aircraft No. 1. A cabin crew member is standing beside it to welcome us onboard.

Economy Class

A rear-facing view of the Economy Class section.

Galley

This is the Economy Class galley (the onboard food preparation and service area).

Economy Class

The entire first floor is Economy Class. There are two aisles, and the seats are arranged 3-4-3. The window-side seats are a light gray, while the center seats are a deep blue. Using lighter colors on the outside makes the cabin feel more spacious.

The seat pitch is a generous 86 cm, offering a comfortable amount of space.

Couch Seats (1)

Rows 71–76 at the very rear of Economy are “couch seats.”

The leg rest can be raised to the same height as the seat, making it easier for small children to lie down, and even adults can lie flat by using two or three seats together.

Bedding includes First Class mattress sheets and Business Class pillows.

Couch Seats (2)

In this couch-seat section, the headrest covers are green.

Premium Economy Class

These are the Premium Economy seats. The screens are a large 15.6 inches (just under 40 cm), and the tray tables are also generously sized.

The Premium Economy cabin has a 2-3-2 configuration.

Cabin Lighting

The ceiling lighting changes by section, displaying seven colors.

Premium Economy Class (1)

The space between seats in Premium Economy. Everything is precisely laid out.

Premium Economy Class (2)

A window-side seat in Premium Economy.

Premium Economy Class (3)

At the window-side Premium Economy seats, the space beside the window serves as a large storage area.

Business Class Seat

The Business Class seat screen measures 18 inches (just under 46 cm).

Business Class Cabin

Business Class is arranged 1-2-1 across. This is a pair of center seats. There’s a motorized movable partition so you can create a divider.

Business Class Seat

These are Business Class seats.

They’re in a 2-2-2 layout, but in a “staggered” arrangement—each row is offset by one seat front-to-back—so every seat has direct aisle access.

Front-most Business Class Seat (Center)

At the very front center of Business Class (not the window side), the area above the screen serves as a small shelf like this.

Front-most Business Class Seat (Window)

Above the screen of the front-most window-side Business Class seat, there is also a shelf.

Bottle Rack

This is the refrigerator in the Business Class galley. It has racks that hold bottles securely in place.

Galley Equipment

This is likely a hot-water dispenser.

Galley Decoration (1)

A turtle mascot in the shape of an airplane.

Galley Decoration (2)

Decorations featuring three sea turtles (blue, emerald green, and orange) and a pilot’s cap.

First Class Bedding

This is the bedding used in First Class.

First Class (1)

I tried closing the aisle-side door to the left of the screen in a First Class seat. Pulling the tab marked “PULL” reveals a hook where you can hang a jacket.

First Class (2)

I reclined the First Class seat to a full-flat position, closed the doors, lay down, and looked up at the ceiling.

First Class Seat (1)

While lying down, I looked at the pocket on the left side of the screen, where the “Safety Instructions” card is placed upright.

First Class Seat (2)

Still lying down, I then looked at the control panel on the right side of the screen.

First Class

Opening the small hatch in the wall inside the seat’s “box,” I found a mirror.

Bar Counter Decoration

Three sea turtle mascots placed on the First Class bar counter at the very front.

First Class Lavatory

The First Class lavatory. Skincare products from Shiseido’s “THE GINZA” line—lotion and emulsion—are provided.

Economy Class

I went down to the first floor. The entire first floor is Economy Class.

Main Wing

This is the main wing as seen while disembarking. You can appreciate how thick the wing is.

Doors Open on Both Sides

A view with both side doors open. It’s rare to see this outside of special events like this.

Nose of the Tour Aircraft

A head-on view of the aircraft we toured.

View of Aircraft No. 1

This is Aircraft No. 1 seen from inside the bus.

Farewell to Aircraft No. 1

Aircraft No. 1 as seen from the bus on the way back to the terminal.

Airplane Seen from the Bus

A view of an airplane from the bus heading back to the terminal.

Lined-up ANA Aircraft

From the bus returning to the terminal, I saw several ANA aircraft parked side by side.

Send-off by the Sea Turtles

At the exit, the three sea turtles were there to see us off.

Farewell

They gave us an adorable send-off like this.

End of the Event

That concludes the event. It was time to head home.