While by no means an "old Narita hand", I have been there maybe 15/20 times, and can most definitely confirm it's a place to watch out for in windy conditions. I can't fathom why (no obvious terrain/obstacles) but every time I've been there I've noticed
significantly more turbulence/windshear than you would normally expect from the reported wind.
Armchair condemnation is easy and fun, but the truth is, no matter how good you are (or think you are), in a large transport aircraft events can -and eventually will- conspire to humble you. Don't forget, as a previous poster wrote, that "there but for the grace of God go I".
Fly safe, work hard at your craft, and be lucky.