{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SHI-JP",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SHI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Tsuji",
      "fullCity": "Tsuji, Ryukyu Islands",
      "airport": "Shimojishima Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "JP",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Japan"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Tsuji to Japan?",
        "answer": "Tsuji is a small island in the Ryukyu chain, so flights to mainland Japan require a connection. Typical travel to Tokyo via Naha takes about 4 to 5 hours including the layover, while reaching Osaka is slightly shorter at around 3.5 to 4.5 hours. Eastbound and westbound times are similar since the distance is short and within the same time zone."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Tsuji to Japan?",
        "answer": "I cannot find an airport with code SHI in the Ryukyu Islands, and Tsuji is not a recognized airport. If you meant a nearby island like Ishigaki (ISG) or Miyako (MMY), there are frequent non‑stop flights to major Japanese cities such as Tokyo and Osaka on airlines like ANA and JAL, with flight times around 2 to 3 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Tsuji to Japan?",
        "answer": "From Tsuji you can fly to mainland Japan with JAL, ANA or regional carriers like Solaseed Air via Naha or Kagoshima."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Japan?",
        "answer": "For Japan, major destinations include Tokyo for its blend of tradition and modernity, Kyoto for temples and culture, Osaka for food, Hiroshima for history and Hokkaido for nature. From SHI, you can connect via Naha to major cities."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Tsuji to Japan?",
        "answer": "Assuming you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in Japan. There is no electronic travel authorization requirement currently, but you must have a valid passport and an onward or return ticket. Entry rules can change, so always verify before departure."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Japan are best to fly into from Tsuji?",
        "answer": "Since Tsuji is a small airfield on Shimojishima in the Ryukyu Islands, there are no direct international flights to mainland Japan from there. You would first fly a short domestic hop to Naha Airport on Okinawa's main island, then connect to major Japanese hubs. Tokyo's Narita and Haneda airports offer the most long-haul international options and excellent onward train connections. Osaka's Kansai Airport is ideal for reaching Kyoto, Osaka and western Japan, while Naha itself is the best gateway for exploring Okinawa's resorts and outer islands."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Japan?",
        "answer": "For Japan, late March to early May for cherry blossoms and mid-October to early December for autumn foliage offer mild weather and moderate crowds. Summer is hot, humid and busy with domestic travel, driving up prices."
      }
    }
  }
}