Aircraft Parked at the Gate

I stayed at a hotel near Tenkūbashi Station the night before the “Wing Restaurant HANEDA” event.

From Tenkūbashi, I took this photo of the aircraft parked at Haneda Airport. The sheer number of grounded planes was quite a shock.

In April 2021, more than 90% of flights were still canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inside the Lounge

This is the inside of the ANA domestic lounge at Haneda Airport that I used on this day.

With most flights still canceled, there were hardly any passengers—almost completely empty.

Sake Corner

This is the sake corner in the ANA domestic lounge. It seems ANA regularly selects different sake brands to serve in the lounge. On this day, the following four varieties were available:

The area in the back is for shōchū, and the brown ceramic jars contain shōchū.

Beer and Sake

Here are the two beers, sake, and snacks I enjoyed in the lounge.

At check-in, I received my boarding pass, a thank-you letter, a flight certificate, and a message card.

Aircraft

This photo was taken after leaving the ANA Lounge while walking toward today’s aircraft, which was parked on the tarmac.

Gate Information Board

This is the gate information board. The in-flight meal service for the event was presented as if it were a flight to Frankfurt.

Right Before Boarding

A scene from just before boarding.

Welcome Message

This decorative welcome display was placed at the entrance of the aircraft. The handwritten letters and paper cranes, made especially for this event during the pandemic, conveyed the heartfelt dedication of the staff.

A Steiff teddy bear from Germany, dressed in an ANA uniform, was also there to welcome passengers.

First Class Seat

This is the First Class seat for the day. An amenity bag has been placed on the seat.

View from the Window

This is the view from the First Class seat window. A Skymark aircraft can be seen in the distance.

Side of the Seat and Amenity Bag

This is the side of the First Class seat.

In front of the screen is a light blue bag containing amenities.

Welcome Drink

I enjoyed an orange juice as the welcome drink.

The door of the small storage compartment with a mirror beside the seat is open.

The screen is showing the safety instructions for onboard emergency equipment.

Teddy Bear Plush Toy

The cabin crew kindly brought over the Steiff teddy bear that had been placed on the service cart during boarding so I could take a photo with it.

Inside the Cabin

This is the First Class cabin.

The partition between the First Class seats features a clean, elegant cream-colored design.

Meal Menu

This is the Western meal menu served today at “Wing Restaurant HANEDA.”

Non-Alcoholic Beer

I had a non-alcoholic beer as my pre-meal drink.

Amuse-Bouche

These were the amuse-bouche served along with the “aperitif.”

The matcha almond pie stick was incredibly delicious.
White shrimp is a specialty of Toyama—its refined sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture are exquisite.

Table Setting

After the amuse-bouche, the table was set for the main meal.

Caviar and Bread for the Appetizer

The caviar appetizer was served.

Caviar

A close-up of the caviar appetizer.

Wagyu Steak (1)

This is the main dish.

Wagyu Steak (2)

A close-up of the steak from another angle.

The Kobe wine mustard (mustard seeds marinated and matured in Kobe wine) is generously placed on top of the meat.

Dessert

Dessert and tea served after the meal.

Welcome Message

This is the service cart that had been placed at the aircraft entrance when we boarded.

View of the Moon

After finishing the “Wing Restaurant HANEDA” event, I took the free shuttle bus from Terminal 2 to the International Terminal. From there, I walked to my hotel.

Aircraft Parked on the Ramp

This is a photo of aircraft parked at the airport, taken while I was walking near Tenkūbashi.