Turkish Airlines has commenced a new service between Istanbul and Osaka, China's second largest city, operating flights between the cities four times a week.
Using Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the airline will fly the route between Istanbul Airport and Osaka's Kansai international airport on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Eastbound flights leave Istanbul at 02.35 and arrive in Japan at 20.05. Westbound flights leave Osaka at 22.25 and arrive in Turkey at 05.55 (all local times).
Turkish Airlines chairman of the board and the executive committee Ahmet Bolat said: "Osaka flights not only strengthen our presence in the Asia-Pacific region but also shows our dedication to connecting people and cultures around the world."
The airline is also increasing flights between Istanbul and Birmingham in the UK, with plans to operate four extra flights a week from June, meaning there will be 18 weekly flights between the two cities next summer.