The Imperial Palace’s Inui Street opened to the public for its annual spring viewing on March 21st, drawing around 18,000 visitors under clear skies as cherry blossoms began to bloom across Tokyo. (News On Japan)

One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and returned to Japan on March 22nd, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure the release of the remaining individual. (News On Japan)

A festival celebrating the Kurdish New Year, known as "Newroz," was held in Saitama City on March 23rd, drawing around 1,500 participants, although tensions briefly escalated as individuals calling for the exclusion of foreigners gathered at the venue. (News On Japan)

Breaking news: The Japanese government has reportedly decided to remove blurring from adult content. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

A surge in fuel prices is set to hit travel demand during Japan’s major holiday period, with airlines across Asia moving to raise fares and impose higher fuel surcharges, while in Japan, domestic carriers are maintaining current surcharge levels for now but are expected to implement significant fare increases from June onward, particularly during the peak summer travel season. (News On Japan)

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, raising fears of potential disruptions to key oil shipping routes and production facilities, concerns over a prolonged crude oil supply shortage are deepening, with knock-on effects already emerging in Japan as businesses reliant on fuel—particularly heavy oil for industrial and commercial use—begin to face procurement difficulties, forcing some to suspend operations temporarily. (News On Japan)

Japan and the United States advanced economic discussions during their latest summit, agreeing on a new round of large-scale investment exceeding 11 trillion yen, though questions remain over whether the deal will ultimately serve Japan’s national interests. (News On Japan)

President Trump defended his decision not to give advance information about the timing of his attack on Iran to Japan — citing Tokyo’s 1941 surprise raid that killed 2,403 Americans at Pearl Harbor. (New York Post)