Travelers navigate Haneda days before a temporary restroom closure. photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Haneda Airport—Japan’s busiest international gateway—faced an unexpected moment of vulnerability on November 28, 2025, when a widespread toilet system malfunction forced sections of the terminals to temporarily close. What sounded minor quickly became a matter of global attention. For a nation known for precision, efficiency, and immaculate public infrastructure, the incide