Holidaymakers rush home on final day of Japan's 'Bon' holidays
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- People returning from domestic and international trips crowded major train stations and airports on Sunday, the final day of Japan's
As the final day of Japan's summer Bon holiday period concluded on Sunday, a surge of holidaymakers returned home from both domestic and international trips, overwhelming major train stations and airports throughout the country. Crowded shinkansen bullet trains heading towards Tokyo were a common sight, with Central Japan Railway Co. reporting full trains en route to popular destinations like Nagoya and Osaka. The roads were just as congested, with expressways brimming with traffic.
Travelers were seen carrying substantial luggage, including foreign tourists, who filled JR Shin-Osaka and Tokyo stations. Yuna Kawauchi, an 8-year-old from Tokyo, shared her joy upon visiting Osaka with her family, playing games and having a memorable time. Meanwhile, at Narita airport, a primary international hub in Japan, many returning travelers were from overseas.
Eleven-year-old Rin Mitsunobu, who recently traveled to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, expressed her delight at swimming in the exotic destinations, hinting at her desire to embark on another family trip like this in the future.
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