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If you’ve traveled to Japan, you may be aware that while Narita Airport has been the main international port of access into the Tokyo area for many years, there is now an increasing number of International flights in and out of Haneda Airport, which functions as the main domestic airport in the Tokyo area. And since Haneda Airport is located much closer to central Tokyo than Narita Airport, and with more flight options through Haneda becoming available, we guess it’s understandable if some travelers to Japan prefer to use Haneda Airport instead.

Well, for a limited time, there may be even more of a reason to fly into Haneda — in the form of a large welcome poster that should delight you particularly if you’re an anime fan!

Until March 31 of next year, the above-pictured poster depicting characters from the internationally popular anime Dragon Ball will be offering a huge welcome to visitors arriving at Haneda’s International Terminal. And it literally is a huge welcome, as the poster is approximately 2m (approx 6ft 7in) high and 5m (16ft 5in) wide. And who better to offer a warm greeting to travelers who have just arrived in a foreign land than the well-loved characters of Dragon Ball — Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, and Piccolo? I mean, you have to admit that there aren’t that many Japanese celebrities who are better known around the world than these guys!

As you can see, the message on the poster says, “Tokyo will touch your heart“, which we think are excellent and fitting words of welcome to foreign visitors. We’re also quite sure the images of the familiar characters will delight many Japanese travelers returning home as well.

The poster itself is located in the area after the baggage claim and customs, before you exit into the general arrivals lobby, so unfortunately for any fans in Japan who want to take a look at the poster, you have to actually arrive on an international flight into Haneda to be able to see it. But if you do have plans to visit Japan before the end of March next year, it may be worth checking to see if there’s a flight into Haneda that suits your travel plans.

Source: Facebook — Dragon Ball at Haneda Airport (Japanese)
Original Article by: Kuzo 
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