Departure Lobby

This is the departure lobby of Narita Airport Terminal 2.

Priority Lane

This is the priority lane for priority members.

JAL First Class Lounge

Entering the JAL First Class Lounge.

Although my ticket was for business class, the business class lounge was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so business class passengers were allowed to use the first class lounge at that time.

Entrance

This is the entrance to the JAL First Class Lounge.

Design ①

A wooden plate-like wall decoration near the entrance.

Design ②

Another design — a black circular pattern.

Seating Area

One of the seating areas in the first class lounge.

The dark brown-toned furniture gives a sense of elegance and weight.

Dining Area

This is the main dining area.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, acrylic dividers have been placed on the tables.

Vintage Postcard Display

Displayed in the lounge hallway are vintage postcards from JAL’s serviced cities.

Since JAL has been operating international flights since 1954, a variety of rare old postcards are showcased.

Snack Corner

This is the snack area.

Alcoholic beverages were not served due to COVID-19 precautions.

Refrigerated Drinks

Refrigerated section for soft drinks.

Magazine Corner

This is the magazine corner.

Due to the pandemic, they offered an e-book service accessible by mobile device instead of printed magazines.

Sushi Bar

This is the sushi bar area.

Outside View

A view from the first class lounge.

Ordering App

Due to COVID-19, meals must be ordered through an app — this screen says "Order/Reserve."

When ordered from the app, meals are brought directly to your seat.

Meal Ordered (1)

I ordered via the app, and the meal was brought to me.

Meal Ordered (2)

The main dish was carbonara, topped with white cheese.

For dessert, I had taiyaki (a fish-shaped pastry with filling).

Sushi Bar (1)

As the sushi was made by a sushi chef, I received hand-formed nigiri sushi.

Sushi Bar (2)

In addition to the earlier nigiri, I had anago (sea eel), and what seemed to be tai (sea bream) as white fish.

I also received a hand roll sushi.

Leaving the Lounge

Since the lounge was scheduled to close around 7:00 p.m. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I left the lounge and went for a walk around the terminal until the departure time for Doha around 10:00 p.m.

Exploring the Airport

As you can see, this was during the pandemic, so there were very few travelers, and there was hardly anyone walking around — it felt almost empty.

Departure Lobby

This is the departure immigration lobby, but there's no one here.

It’s truly a lonely and quiet scene.

Corridor

Even walking through the corridors, there’s not a single person in sight.

Outside View

This is a view taken from the departure lobby.

Boarding Gate

This is the boarding gate area for the Qatar Airways flight.

Departure Lounge

This is a relaxation area inside the departure lounge, open to all passengers.

Boarding Gate

Here is the boarding gate.

Seat

This is the view when seated on the plane.

Seat Front Area

Once seated, you can see the amenities such as a blanket, pillow, and the food and drink menu card.

Screen

This is the in-flight screen.

Business Class Area

This is the business class cabin. There were only a few passengers onboard.

Welcome Drink (1)

I had champagne as a welcome drink.

Welcome Drink (2)

This is the welcome drink my travel companion had — a yogurt-style soft drink.

Champagne and Nuts

After takeoff, I was served champagne and nuts.

Dinner – Appetizer

First, I had a chickpea soup as an appetizer. The bread was served as a trio, connected together. In the back, you can see olive oil and butter.

Menu

This is the menu for the day. The left page lists the dinner options, and the right page shows the snacks and breakfast selections.

There were many choices, which made it hard to decide what to pick.

Breakfast (1)

This was a Japanese-style breakfast served before arrival — very much like a home-cooked meal.

Also served: croissant, yogurt with granola, and fruit.

Breakfast (2)

This was the breakfast my travel companion had.

Also included: croissant, yogurt with granola, and fruit.

Dessert

This was the final dessert — a strawberry tart.

Chocolate Service

As a memento of the flight, Godiva chocolates were handed out to business class passengers.