Haneda Airport 7 Eleven is a dream come true
Haneda Airport 7 Eleven is a dream come true
Overview
John Daub takes viewers inside Haneda Airport's International Terminal (Terminal 3) just before departing for the United States. The highlight of this short update is a rare find: a 7-Eleven convenience store located inside the security checkpoint. John explains why this is a game-changer for travelers, as liquids and snacks purchased after security can be taken directly onto the flight. He tours the store's offerings, ranging from fresh food to holiday-themed items, and points out a nearby Uniqlo for last-minute travel gear.
Beyond the airport amenities, John shares personal updates about his upcoming trip. He travels with his wife Kanae and son Leo, noting the helpful service provided by ANA (All Nippon Airways) for families. He also touches on his Postcard Club, confirming that postcards were mailed from the airport, and hints at potential meetups on the US East Coast. The video serves as both a practical travel tip guide and a warm farewell before his three-week trip abroad.
Highlights
- 00:01 John introduces the rare 7-Eleven inside Haneda Airport security.
- 00:34 Staff switch from English to Japanese when John responds in Japanese.
- 01:04 Comparison of airport convenience stores versus typical airport restaurants.
- 02:01 Tour of food items including stollen, gyudon, and tamago sando.
- 03:12 Pikachu neck pillows and other travel goods spotted on shelves.
- 04:45 John mentions ANA's helpful service for families traveling with children.
- 05:27 Update on the Postcard Club mailings from Haneda.
- 06:35 Uniqlo recommendation for HeatTech clothing on chilly flights.
Timeline / Chapters
- 00:00 Intro at Haneda Airport Terminal 3
- 00:30 7-Eleven Staff Language Interaction
- 01:00 Entering the Convenience Store
- 02:00 Food Selection Tour
- 03:00 Travel Goods and Souvenirs
- 04:30 Family Travel and ANA Service
- 05:30 Postcard Club Update
- 06:00 US Trip Plans and Meetup Possibilities
- 06:30 Uniqlo HeatTech Recommendation
- 07:45 Farewell
Japan Travel Tips
- Post-Security Convenience Stores: Haneda Terminal 3 has a 7-Eleven inside the secure zone. This allows you to buy drinks and snacks after passing security checks, avoiding the need to discard liquids.
- Last-Minute Clothing: There is a Uniqlo inside the secure zone. Perfect for picking up HeatTech socks or shirts if the flight is chilly.
- Family Travel: ANA provides helpful service for families, including assistance with luggage and child seats.
- Souvenirs: You can buy omiyage (souvenirs) like Pocky or snacks at the 7-Eleven to take home or consume on the plane.
- Language: Staff at international terminal shops often speak English, but will switch to Japanese if you respond in Japanese.
Japanese Language & Culture Notes
- Omiyage (Souvenirs): John mentions buying items for omiyage. In Japan, it is customary to bring back small gifts for friends, family, or coworkers after a trip.
- Tamago Sando (Egg Sandwich): A popular convenience store item in Japan, known for fluffy eggs and soft milk bread.
- Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl): A classic Japanese fast food dish often available in convenience stores as a ready-to-eat bento.
- Mata Ne (See You Later): John signs off with this common casual farewell phrase.
Food & Drink Guide
- Cafe Latte: Available canned or fresh, perfect for carrying onto the flight.
- Meringue Pan: A sweet dessert bread mentioned by John.
- Stollen: A holiday bread found seasonally, noted as a cool find for December travel.
- Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl): Ready-to-eat bento option.
- Spaghetti Bento: Another hot food option available in the store.
- Tamago Sando (Egg Sandwich): John suggests these are better than in-flight meals.
- Fruit Sandwiches: Fresh fruit embedded in cream and bread, a Japanese convenience store specialty.
- Pocky: Iconic Japanese snack sticks, good for omiyage.
People
- John Daub: Host and narrator. He is traveling to the US with his family.
- Kanae Daub: John's wife. Seen briefly managing luggage and preparing for the flight.
- Leo: John's son. Mentioned as having a jet kid seat for sleeping on the plane.
- 7-Eleven Staff: Unnamed staff members who interact with John, switching languages based on his response.
Key Takeaways
- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 offers exceptional convenience with a 7-Eleven and Uniqlo inside the security zone.
- Purchasing food and drinks after security saves money and avoids liquid restrictions.
- ANA provides excellent support for families traveling with young children.
- Japanese convenience stores offer high-quality food options that can rival restaurant meals.
Notable Quotes
- 00:01 "Hey everybody, welcome to Haneda Airport. That's our flight. But I wanted to show you really quickly inside the international terminal after security—on the right side here, it's a 7-Eleven."
- 00:34 "First they just see me and they start speaking English. Then I respond in Japanese and they change really quickly to Japanese. I always like to throw people off a little bit."
- 02:01 "They even have stollen, which is like a holiday bread. I thought that's so cool."
- 03:12 "I think a lot of you are going to be taking one of these home if you can, or at least maybe it's better to eat that than the in-flight meals."
- 06:35 "These are the shops that I need to survive. I don't need duty free. I've got Uniqlo and 7-Eleven. That's all I need."
Related Topics
- Haneda Airport Guide
- Japanese Convenience Store Food
- Family Travel in Japan
- ANA Flight Experience
- Uniqlo HeatTech Review
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Full Transcript
00:01 John Daub: Hey everybody, welcome to Haneda Airport. That's our flight. But I wanted to show you really quickly inside the international terminal after security—on the right side here, it's a 7-Eleven. I don't want to tell you how amazing this is. Whenever you go through security for international flights, you have to throw away everything. You can't take on yogurt, there's a lot of things you can't take on to the flight, including your water.
00:34 John Daub: So I was able to go to the 7-Eleven and get everything that I ever wanted to carry on a flight. They had everything in there. It's really amazing. The staff here speaks English. First they just see me and they start speaking English. Then I respond in Japanese and they change really quickly to Japanese. I always like to throw people off a little bit. But I thought that this is really interesting for you to check out.
01:04 John Daub: This is inside the terminal after security. This is really a rare thing. You don't find too many convenience stores. Usually it's like airport restaurants and things like that. Not here. I'm impressed. All right, I'm going to take you inside for just a really quick look. Just so if you want to come, there's also a Uniqlo next to it. If you want to come here, you'll have an idea of what's inside. Leave your carts—you can't enter with a cart.
02:01 John Daub: All sorts of snacks to nibble on. Look at this cafe latte. Fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your onboard meal. Meringue pan if you want to get a dessert. They even have stollen, which is like a holiday bread. I thought that's so cool. Sort of bentos in here—the type of bentos are gyudon (beef rice bowl) and spaghetti.
03:12 John Daub: Load of tamago sando (egg sandwiches), so I think a lot of you are going to be taking one of these home if you can, or at least maybe it's better to eat that than the in-flight meals. They have fruit sandwiches. Mikatsu (pork cutlet?). Yes, the Pocky. They even have like these Pikachu neck pillows which I thought were really cool. So there you have it. This is a treat. You don't get to see this very often.
04:26 John Daub: All right, so that's it. That's all I wanted to show you. If you are coming in, this is Terminal 3 at Haneda Airport. It's got everything that you need inside of the 7-Eleven. Tons of candy. A lot of the stuff that you would have bought for omiyage (souvenirs). You can pick up one more for the road, put it in your bag. And yeah, there you go.
04:45 John Daub: I'm going to be in the US tomorrow. So expect maybe no live stream tomorrow, but I'll be streaming from home and I'll show you a little bit about what's going on here. The check-in has been rescheduled. It's been really interesting here. You could see ANA is so nice. There's my suitcase right there. ANA has been so nice and it makes it easier traveling with kids when you get a little bit of extra help. Leo's got his jet kid seat there so he's going to sleep pretty good. And there's Kanae buckling up all the luggage.
05:27 John Daub: And by the way, for those in the postcard club, the postcards are off. I sent a ton of postcards from the Haneda mailbox right there. So let's see which one comes first—me or the mail. I think I'm gonna beat the mail but that'd be pretty cool if the mail won. All right, there you go. I'm ready to go. If you have any questions, leave in the comments below. I'd love to hear from you.
05:53 John Daub: I don't have any plans to do any meetups in the United States but who knows, we might go into New York City, we might go into Philadelphia, we might go into Washington DC, Baltimore—we'll be on the east coast. So there's always a chance. Last time I was here a few years ago, we did a meetup in New York and in Montreal which was totally awesome. We saw Danny, good friend of mine, and a bunch in New York City—it's like all family there, it feels like family. Anyways, maybe we'll get a chance to, but it's gonna be about three weeks in the US and then I'll be back here. So see you on the other side. For most of you, see you in your time zone.
06:35 John Daub: There's a Uniqlo down there if you need to get something for the plane to stay warm because it gets chilly on the flights. In fact, I can just take you there. Kanae and Leo are in the lounge. So awesome. You can get like HeatTech socks and stuff. Check out the t-shirts that they have here. There's some HeatTech stuff in there. I'm very impressed. These are the shops that I need to survive. I don't need duty free. I've got Uniqlo and 7-Eleven. That's all I need.
07:47 John Daub: All right, see everybody. See Jason. See you on the other side. Mata ne (see you later).