The traffic congestion of the year-end and New Year holidays begins.

December 27, 2019

From around December 28, the number of people returning from their cities to their hometowns on vacation will increase dramatically.

During the year-end and New Year holidays, highways, bullet trains and airplanes are likely to be very crowded.

Most people return home from December 28 to December 30.

Most people return to the city from their hometown between January 2 and January 5.

If you’re planning to travel far from the city, we recommend checking your transit reservations and congestion situation.

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