My view as JL72 lined up for finals at HNL.

The passageway to the Sakura First Class Lounge at Haneda.

My sushi snack at the Sakura First Class Lounge at Haneda.

Sea bream somen at the Sakura First Class Lounge at Haneda.

Prearrival meal menu on JL72. I opted to sleep instead of eat.

My beautifully presented appetisers on JL72.

JA874J at the gate in HNL after operating JL72.

Flightpath of JL72 as recorded on FlightRadar24.

Tokyo Haneda to Honolulu

September 8, 2025 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 30 °C

Japan Airlines JL72 | HND/HNL
Business Class
Boeing 787-9 | JA874J
ATD/2156 | ATA/1029
Sakura First Class Lounge

I arrived at Haneda Terminal 3 around 6pm and retrieved my bag from the coin locker before making my way through immigration and onwards to the Sakura First Class Lounge. My first priority was to take a shower. It had been a hot and sweaty layover and the refreshing shower was most welcome. After that, I snacked on sushi and somen and worked on this blog before heading to the gate to board my flight home.Read more