Domestic Departure Information Board

Since this event used a domestic boarding gate, I headed to the domestic flight area in Terminal 1 at Narita Airport.

This is the departure information board for today's flights.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate area for the “Restaurant Flying Honu” in-flight meal event. “Honu” is the Hawaiian word for “sea turtle.”

Welcome with Hula Dance

ANA staff members performed a welcoming hula dance for the participants.

Boarding Pass

This is the boarding pass for the event.

Transfer by Bus

We took a bus from the terminal to the aircraft used for the in-flight meal restaurant and cabin tour.

Here we are approaching the aircraft. It’s ANA’s Airbus A380. The one in the front is the second aircraft in emerald green, and the one behind it is the third aircraft in orange.

Aircraft No.2 for Cabin Tour

This second aircraft was used for the cabin tour. Boarding was via a stairway connected to the plane.

Airbus A380 No.3

The third aircraft was also there to welcome us to the event.

Jet Engine

This is one of the jet engines of the Airbus A380.

Explanation by the Pilot

I entered the No. 2 Airbus A380 aircraft used for the cabin tour.

The pilot gave an interactive explanation about flight operations using the cabin’s screen in a quiz format.

Economy Class Seats (1)

These are the front-row Economy Class seats on the first floor.

The headrests are the same type used in Premium Economy, adjustable vertically and laterally for comfort.

Economy Class Seats (2)

The entire first floor is Economy Class, arranged 3-4-3 with two aisles. The window seats are light gray, and the middle section is a darker blue. This color scheme makes the cabin feel more spacious.

The seat pitch is 86 cm, providing generous legroom.

Couch Seats

The rearmost rows (71–76) in Economy Class are equipped with couch seats.

The leg rests can be raised to seat level, allowing children to lie down comfortably. Even adults can recline flat by using multiple seats together.

Bedding includes First Class sheets and Business Class pillows.

Economy Class Seat

Each Economy Class seat has a 13.3-inch (about 34 cm) personal screen—quite large for this class.

Economy Class Aisle

This is the first-floor Economy Class area with two aisles. The lighting was set to a rainbow color theme.

Premium Economy

I went upstairs to the second floor. These are the Premium Economy seats.

The screens are 15.6 inches (about 40 cm) wide.

The seat layout is 2-3-2.

Business Class Seats (1)

These are the Business Class seats.

The screens measure 18 inches (about 46 cm).

The 2-2-2 configuration features a staggered layout, allowing direct aisle access from every seat.

Both the side and tray tables are generously sized.

Business Class Seats (2)

The Business Class section features these large, comfortable seats.

First Class – Amenities

This is the First Class section. At the back, you can see the amenity bags made by British luggage brand Globe-Trotter, provided to First Class passengers (the one visible in front has a light blue base with a cream-colored strap).

First Class Seat Door

Each First Class seat is equipped with a door, allowing passengers to enjoy a fully private space.

First Class Amenities

These are the First Class amenity items on display.

First Class Bedding

This is the First Class bedding set.

Center Seats in First Class

The First Class layout is 1-2-1 across, and this shows the center seats.

They feature an electrically controlled movable partition between them.

First Class Seat

The First Class seats are very spacious.

The screens are 32 inches, and the tray tables are wide as well.

Bar Counter Decorations

The bar counter at the front of the First Class cabin was also beautifully decorated.

Steps to the Cockpit

I went back down to the first floor. The cockpit is accessed by climbing three steps.

Decorations in the First-floor Galley

This is one of the decorations in the first-floor galley. The three-colored paper cups likely represent the three sea turtle–themed aircraft. A drink menu is displayed here, presumably for Economy Class passengers participating in the in-flight restaurant event.

Front of Airbus A380 No.2

This is the front section of the aircraft used for the cabin tour that day.

Boarding the “Restaurant Aircraft”

I boarded Aircraft No. 1 of the Airbus A380, where the in-flight meal would be served.

Bar Counter Decorations

I headed to First Class on the upper deck, where the meal would be served. The front bar counter was decorated like this.

First Class Seat

This was my seat for the day: the front row, window seat on the left side toward the nose.

Seated at My Seat

This is how it looked after I sat down.

A menu and a bottle of water were placed on the table.

First Class Lavatory

This is the First Class lavatory. Amenities are on the shelf at the upper right.

Welcome Drink

I had champagne as a welcome drink.

Aisle-side Wall

The aisle-side wall of the First Class seat.

Wall Mirror

Sliding the wall cover downward reveals a mirror.

First Class Seat Doors

This is the first row of First Class—four seats across including mine.

By closing the door visible in front and the electrically operated movable partition between the center seats and your neighbor, you can create a private space.

View of Aircraft No. 3

From my window seat I could see the entire No. 3 aircraft.

Window Blinds

The window blinds can be raised and lowered using the buttons below.

Dual-layer Blinds

The blinds are dual-layered: a paper shade and a full blackout shade. When you want a little light, you can use the paper shade like this.

Today’s Menu

This is today’s menu.

Meal Menu

The meal menu. You can choose either Japanese or Western cuisine.

I chose the Western menu.

Drinks Menu

The drinks menu.

Amuse-bouche and Champagne

Champagne Tasting

I was treated to a tasting of top-tier champagnes.

Alongside the earlier KRUG, this one was Charles Heidsieck.

Table Setting

The table was set for the meal. The size of this First Class tray table is truly impressive.

Appetizer and Bread

The appetizer was caviar.

Appetizer Plate (1)

The appetizer plate—an impressively lavish course.

Appetizer Plate (2)

A side view of the appetizer.

Steak

The main course: Wagyu tenderloin steak with a mustard accent.

Dessert

Dessert.

Petit Fours

I enjoyed petit fours—bite-sized sweets—after the meal.

1st Anniversary Cookies

Since “Restaurant FLYING HONU” began in May 2021, it was celebrating its first anniversary, and commemorative cookies were provided.

Return to the Terminal (1)

After the cabin tour and meal, we took a bus back to the terminal.

From the bus, I could see the No. 3 Airbus A380.

Return to the Terminal (2)

As the bus approached the terminal, ANA aircraft were parked there.