Tokyo Airport

Set at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport), where one aircraft takes off or lands every 2 minutes, making it Japan’s busiest aerial traffic zone. Shinoda Kaori, portrayed by Fukada Kyoko, works as an air traffic controller in Haneda Airport’s control tower. Air traffic control is considered one of the world’s most challenging professions, where a split-second misjudgment could lead to catastrophic consequences, requiring constant intense focus.

The drama weaves together multiple narratives: the teamwork between Shinoda and her fellow controllers, the staff’s daily challenges, human stories unfolding at the airport, untold airport secrets, real-life inspiring episodes, and the dedication of airport personnel to maintaining safety and protecting lives. Through these interconnected stories, viewers gain insight into the high-stakes world of air traffic control and the individuals who keep Japan’s busiest airport running smoothly.

Set at Tokunoshima Airport, this story follows Hara Koji and Shimoyanagi Tetsuji, who were transferred from Tokyo ACC (Area Control Center) due to workplace politics, along with Kobayashi Junko, a native of Tokunoshima Island. The narrative depicts their daily air traffic control operations at this regional airport.