The operator of Narita airport, near Tokyo, provided food and sleeping bags on Sunday to foreign passengers waiting to return to Europe.
Flights from Tokyo to destinations in Europe are grounded for the 4th straight day since a volcano erupted in Iceland.
Foreign travelers who hadn't budgeted for hotels are staying overnight at the airport while they wait for flights to resume.
Airport staff handed out water, biscuits and sleeping bags to foreign travelers spending Sunday night at resting spaces inside the airport.
Travelers carrying large luggage appeared relieved to accept the food and some quickly got in the sleeping bags.
A Swiss man in his 20s said he can now sleep in comfort and is grateful for the service.
A German woman in her 60s who has spent 3 nights at the airport said she can't afford to stay at a hotel. She said she appreciates the sleeping bag, though it's not comfortable to sleep in it.
An airport official said Narita's operator wants passengers forced to stay at the airport to be as comfortable as possible.
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