"Star Alliance has also implemented its so called “Move under one roof” concept at the new Centrair airport. All member carriers are located in the same part of the terminal, sharing check-in counters and ticketing facilities. In addition, Nagoya now boasts the second Star Alliance lounge in the world (the other being located in Zurich, Switzerland). Spread across 455 square metres and one level below the international departures concourse, the new lounge provides a total seating capacity of 110, split into a First (10) and Business Class (100) section. The elevator access to the lounge is conveniently located just 50 metres beyond passport control. All passengers travelling in either First- or Business Class on a Star Alliance member carrier operated flight or holding a Star Alliance Gold Card will gain entry into the lounge. Once inside, a wide range of services to either facilitate business or to help relax road-weary travellers are on offer. Internet access is provided through either hi-speed wireless or through normal phone lines. In order to keep the noise level to a minimum and as not to disturb other visitors, travellers can take advantage of private phone booths for mobile phone use. Both a variety of hot and cold drinks are offered, including espresso, different kinds of tea, draft beer, wine and spirits. Snacks, such as cheese, crackers, cookies and Japanese specialties are available. Moreover the lounge is equipped with a plasma TV, has an individually ventilated smoking section as well as restrooms".

The other part of the blurb states -

Making use of the superb transfer facilities at Centrair, the Star Alliance member carriers have revised their schedules in and out of Nagoya, in order to provide enhanced network connectivity to customers. Star Alliance Japanese member carrier ANA has, for instance, added five new domestic destinations served out of Nagoya – Fukushima, Matsuyama, Tokushima, Tottori and Yonago -, bringing the total from 17 to 22, with the number of flights rising from 51 to 63. Regional and long haul services will also be improved. Star Alliance carriers Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International currently all serve Nagoya and Air Canada is reinstating their service between Vancouver and Nagoya as of April 26, 2005, while United is scheduled to launch a new daily San Francisco – Nagoya flight as of March 26, 2005. Overall, the eleven Star Alliance member carriers serving Japan operate more than 7,000 weekly flights to, from and within the country, flying to a total of 85 domestic and international destinations and providing direct links to 17 countries from Japan. Additionally, with the opening of the new Centrair airport, Star Alliance can now offer its customers the choice of connecting through three key international airports in Japan: Centrair, Osaka – Kansai and Tokyo – Narita.

The lounge seems awfully small. Just 110 seats for all the * carriers ?

I thought it sounded small as well - hopefully there's a typo in there somewhere. Having said that, there's only one small period it's going to be close to bursting point though. Mid morning sees the following :-: International flights from NGO -

OZ 0930 ICN 767
SQ 1010 SIN 777
TG 1030 BKK 333
LH 1030 FRA 343
NH 1030 ICN 320

The only other time it will be used is spread through the afternoon period.
OZ 1510 ICN 767
UA 1555 SFO 777
AC 1700 YVR 767
NZ 1830 AKL 767

Not taking into account the domestic traffic NH will be carrying of course, but not sure if domestic pax will have access to the lounge or not.

Very Small Indeed,
There are two First flights one with 12 seats another with 8 that depart within an hour of each other.

Not even enough capacity for one of those flights.

How exactly is this the second * lounge?? There has been one in DXB for at least a year!

Yes, the lounge is very small and it is hard to find a place to seat.

Thanks for sharing MICA - anything more to add? Like in the way of eats available, internet connections, bar (!) etc?

Here are some pictures of the opening ceremonies and the lounge. Caution, some are very large.

Opening ceremonies, 1
Opening ceremonies, 2
Artist rendering of lounge
Artist rendering of lounge, 2
April 2005 Picture of Star Alliance lounge

Its a sliver of a lounge as the pictures shows. I'm not surprised there isn't much capacity. Disappointing for a joint lounge at a brand new airport.

Rice snacks,cheese and crackers.For drinks the usual soft drinks,beer and 4 or so bottles of alcoho, self served. Intenet is available though several providers, not free. There is a very small are ,bar like for smokers. I think there was only one flat screen tv in the "work" area.