Key Facts
• July 16, 2025: American Express opens Centurion Lounge at Haneda Airport Terminal 3.
• Lounge spans 696 square meters, featuring Japan-inspired ‘Japan Blue’ design.
• Access limited to Platinum and Centurion cardholders; annual fees start at ¥165,000.
• Amenities include live kitchen, bar, VIP room, and meditation-friendly phone booths.
• Live kitchen offers sushi, ramen, and slider burgers; sushi includes rare Ozaki beef.
• Bar serves signature cocktails like ‘Bluebird,’ inspired by Amex Blue.
• Buffet highlights include seasonal salads, eel sushi, and Ozaki beef curry.
• Kyoto-sourced ‘Kyo-no-Mizu’ water and Japanese desserts like matcha rolls available.
• Lounge offers high-speed Wi-Fi, workspaces, and shower rooms.
• Fall 2025: Michelin-starred chef Satoshi Ogino to introduce exclusive menu.
• Amex competes in premium card market against NTT Docomo and JAL-JCB cards.
Summary
American Express has launched its 30th Centurion Lounge at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, on July 16, 2025. Designed with a ‘Japan Blue’ theme, the lounge offers exclusive access to Platinum and Centurion cardholders, with annual fees starting at ¥165,000. Key features include a live kitchen serving sushi made with rare Ozaki beef, ramen, and sliders, alongside a bar offering signature cocktails like the ‘Bluebird.’ The buffet showcases Japanese culinary highlights, including eel sushi and Ozaki beef curry. Amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, workspaces, and meditation-friendly phone booths enhance the travel experience. Scheduled for fall 2025, Michelin-starred chef Satoshi Ogino will introduce a special menu. This launch underscores Amex’s strategy to strengthen its position in the competitive premium card market, facing rivals like NTT Docomo and JAL-JCB cards.
