What's up in Japan?

44% of people in Japan feel threatend by North Korea's nuclear test Asahi newspaper, one of the big newspaper companies in Japan, carried out their national survey regarding North Korea's nuclear test. 44% of voters feel strongly threatened by it. 62% agree to sanction against North Korea instead of dialogue. (10/11/06)

9/23/2006

8. Pick Japanese airlines instead!

As you can guess, there are five or more airlines are in service for flying to Japan. Because you are familiar to them, you pick UA or NW to fly there without hesitation. It is a good move when you are gathering mileage from them. However, if you really want to experience Japan in your whole trip, try Japanese airlines instead. I’m not a salesman for them. There is a certain reason for sure.

When someone treats someone, his or her culture background will appear behind their service. It is not only staff like meals. Food in Japanese airlines is pretty much similar to American ones but sushi sometime. However, you start experience “Japan” at the check in counter through the service persons’ attitude. Also, the flight time to Japan is very long like 13 hours and more. Through the hours, you are in the mood of Japanese house totally. The flight attendances are well trained on Japanese etiquette. For example you don’t have to hear loud chitchat behind the brief curtain and nobody forces you to eat during deep sleep. Additionally, there are some visual presentation on the screen in front with Japanese movie, TV show, and news. When you arrive at the terminal of Narita or Kansai, you are ready to step in to true Japan.

The are two pure Japanese airlines which are Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways(ANA). Oh, I almost forget to tell you this. Their mileage plans are linked to UA or AA. So, don’t worry about wasting your mileage.

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