Mimi, the resident kitty at the Narita Peace Pagoda.

Narita Peace Pagoda

July 6, 2025 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

The bus ride from Narita Terminal 2 to the Aeronautical Museum took about 15 mins, and so we arrived 35 minutes before the museum's opening time. Our first stop of the day was the Narita Peace Pagoda next to the museum.

The construction of Narita Airport has a chequered history, and it was marred by violent clashes between local farmers and the government. The Narita Peace Pagoda was built in 1969 to advocate for the peaceful (i.e., non-military) use of the airport and fair compensation for the local residents.

The highlight of our time here was a friendly tuxedo kitty who sought our company as soon as we stepped foot on the property. The groundskeeper told us her name is Mimi.Read more