In the middle of the night at around 1 a.m., Narita Airport, one of Japan's primary international hubs, found itself hosting more than 6600 stranded passengers. The reason for this large-scale delay is not specified in the headline. In such circumstances, the airport management typically puts in place contingency plans to accommodate, feed and ensure the comfort and safety of the stranded passengers till the issue resolution.
In Japan, such news would generally resonate deeply. This is owing to the cultural values of 'Omotenashi' or hospitality as well as a strong emphasis on efficient service and safety. Any large-scale inconvenience would be taken seriously and efforts would be made to resolve it as smoothly as possible.
In comparison to the US or EU, such a situation would also attract substantial attention. However, the response and solution might differ based on regulations, facilities, and protocols of each airport or country. Yet, the universal goal would be to ensure passenger safety and convenience.