Class J or First on JAL and Premium on ANA give wider seats and priority services. Use airline apps for same-day changes during typhoon season. For short hops to remote islands, aircraft may be smaller; travel light and let your main luggage be forwarded to the next hotel.
Private jets are possible but require lead time for slots.
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