Departure Lobby

This is the departure lobby at Narita Airport.

Turkish Airlines

I happened to see the check-in counter for Turkish Airlines, so I took a photo of it.

Check-in Counter ①

This is the check-in counter for Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines refers to their business class as "Cloud Nine."

Check-in Counter ②

This is the digital display showing the guidance for Cloud Nine and Economy Class check-in.

Priority Lane

This is the entrance to the security fast track called "Gold Track." It is available for First Class, Business Class, and Star Alliance Gold members.

Boarding Pass

This is my boarding pass.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate for the flight to Addis Ababa via Hong Kong.

The person in the middle on the right is an ANA staff member, while the person on the left is an Ethiopian Airlines staff member wearing their airline's uniform.

Lounge Entrance

I used the ANA Business Class Lounge, which is part of the Star Alliance network like EgyptAir.

This is the entrance to the ANA Lounge. Near the entrance, there was a Star Wars Battle Pod (a game where you can experience battle scenes) and an ANA model plane.

Food and Drinks

This is the meal I enjoyed in the ANA Lounge.

Mapo Tofu and Lasagna Plate

A close-up shot of the plate with mapo tofu, lasagna, and salad.

Bread and Cheese

After that, I had some bread and sweets.

Model Plane

A close-up of the model plane.

Business Class Seat

This is the Business Class seat.

Fully Flat

This is another angle of the Business Class seat.

The seat reclines fully flat, making it extremely comfortable. The flight time from Narita to Hong Kong is about four hours, but for those continuing to Addis Ababa from Hong Kong—a journey of roughly 12 more hours—this setup allows for a relaxing flight.

Welcome Drink

This is the champagne served as the welcome drink.

Amenity Kit

This is the amenity kit. On this flight, I received a yellow pouch—though green and red versions are also available, likely reflecting the three colors of the Ethiopian flag.

(Contents:) Toothbrush set, eye mask, hairbrush, earplugs, lip balm, socks, and more.

Blanket

This is the blanket provided. As of 2016, it was packaged in a plastic cover like this.

Pre-Meal Drink and Snacks

After takeoff, I was served champagne and some light snacks. The snacks appeared to be peanuts and roasted barley—an uncommon combination, likely in line with Ethiopian or broader African hospitality.

Appetizer ①

Here is the appetizer course:

Beverage: Champagne

Appetizer ②

A close-up of the appetizer plate.

Main Course ①

The main dish included:

Couscous, believed to originate in North Africa, gives this meal an Ethiopian touch.

Main Course ②

A close-up shot of the main course.

Cheese and Dessert

Post-meal treats included:

Dessert

A close-up of the red bean dessert.

Coffee

Post-meal coffee was served. The cup was elegantly placed on a lace-patterned paper doily.

Terminal Ceiling

This is a shot of the ceiling taken upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport.

Before Immigration

This area is located just before immigration control.

Connecting Flight

Time to catch my next flight from here.