About this flight
In July 2019, I flew ANA Business Class from Narita to San Jose, California.
At that time, ANA still operated flights to San Jose, although the route has since been suspended.
San Jose, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is home to many semiconductor and computer-related industries. This route was likely aimed primarily at business travelers.
For the in-flight meal after takeoff, I chose the Japanese menu and enjoyed a delicious meal featuring early-summer ingredients. Before landing, I also tried pork bone ramen and takoyaki.
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Narita Airport
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Departure Lobby
This is the departure lobby of Narita Airport.
Dedicated Check-in Counter
The entrance to ANA’s exclusive check-in counter for First Class passengers and Diamond members.
Apron (1)
This is the view of the apron at Narita Airport just before the immigration area. Since this was before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many aircraft parked.
Apron (2)
ANA’s second Airbus A380 was parked there. The aircraft is painted in emerald green.
Aircraft for Today’s Flight
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft that I would be flying on this day.
Boarding Gate
This is the boarding gate for NH172 bound for San Jose.
Lounge
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Entrance
This is the entrance to the ANA lounge.
Champagne
This was inside the ANA Suite Lounge.
I enjoyed a glass of champagne right away.
Food and Drinks in the Lounge
The meal I had in the ANA Suite Lounge.
- • Four kinds of cakes and sweets
- • Small plates (daikon and carrot marinade, cucumber and glass noodles, marinated horse mackerel, etc.)
- • Salad with broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes
Inside the Lounge
After finishing my meal, this was the view inside the lounge while I was relaxing.
Business Class Seat
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Business Class Seat
This was my Business Class seat for the flight. I chose a spacious seat with tables on both sides.
A light blue amenity pouch was also provided.
Seated in the Seat
A view after taking my seat.
Inside the Business Class Cabin
This is the view inside the Business Class cabin.
Flight Route and Current Position
The flight route and current position displayed on the screen right after takeoff.
In-flight Meals
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Amuse
Amuse-bouche and drinks.
- • Nut pie stick
- • Tomato and green vegetable salad, etc.
Appetizers – Overall
I chose the Japanese menu that day. These are the appetizers.
Water and bread were also served.
Appetizer (1)
Square dish from the appetizers.
- • Shrimp and fish cake with thickened sauce (I believe).
Appetizer (2)
Round dish from the appetizers.
- • Grilled white fish
- • Sesame tofu
- • Baby corn and okra
- • Sea urchin
- A summer assortment with carrot dressing.
Main Dish (1)
This is the main dish served. Soup and Japanese pickles such as takuan were also included.
Main Dish (2)
Main dish.
- • Braised pork belly (kakuni)
- • Grilled eggplant, red bell pepper
- • Abalone, shrimp fish cake, etc.
Cakes and Cheese
Two kinds of cake and cheese served after the meal.
After-dinner Drink
I finished the meal with an after-dinner drink.
- • Cointreau
- A French orange liqueur.
Pre-landing Drink
The screen showed we were approaching San Jose.
Pre-landing meal service began, and I enjoyed a glass of wine as an aperitif.
Pre-landing Meal
The dishes served as the pre-landing meal.
- • Pork bone ramen
- • Green salad
- • Takoyaki
- • Ice cream
Arrival in San Jose
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Aircraft I Flew On
This is the aircraft I arrived on after safely landing in San Jose.
Ordering a Taxi via App
After leaving the terminal, I ordered an Uber taxi using the app.
San Jose Airport
This is the arrival lobby.
Compared to San Francisco Airport, San Jose Airport is much smaller, giving it a rather compact feel.
Waiting for a Taxi
The sign says “App-based Rideshare Pick-up Area,” which indicates the designated pick-up point for taxis ordered via apps.
