The Japanese word for helicopter is herikoputā and helicopter tour is herikoputā tsuā.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopter ヘリコプター | Herikoputā | None | |
| Carrier helicopter ゆそうヘリコプター | Yusō herikoputā | 輸送ヘリコプター | |
| Rescue helicopter きゅうなんヘリコプター | Kyūnan herikoputā | 救難ヘリコプター | |
| Attack helicopter こうげきヘリコプター | Kōgeki herikoputā | 攻撃ヘリコプター | |
| Helicopter tour ヘリコプターツアー | Herikoputā tsuā | None | |
| Helicopter pilot ヘリコプターのパイロット | Herikoputā no pairotto | None |
Interesting facts about helicopters in Japan
There are around 1,300 helicopters throughout Japan – consisting of both civilian and military use. Also, daytime or even nighttime helicopter tours of cities such as Tokyo are a unique and great way to see cities in their entirety from above.
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