Imperial Hotel Kyoto to Open in Central Gion

Japan Travel News - March 3, 2026 - 03:21
The Imperial Hotel Kyoto is set to open on March 5th in the heart of Gion, one of Kyoto’s most renowned districts, with the interior unveiled to the media on March 2nd ahead of its debut. (News On Japan)
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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 03:16
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 03:16
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
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Tokyo Metro Begins Touchless Ticket Gate Trial

Japan Travel News - March 3, 2026 - 03:11
Tokyo Metro and Toshiba have launched Japan’s first demonstration test allowing passengers to pass through ticket gates without touching them by using their smartphones’ Bluetooth function. (News On Japan)
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NTT’s IOWN Moves Toward European Deployment

Japan Technology News - March 3, 2026 - 03:09
NTT’s next-generation optical communications infrastructure, known as IOWN, is moving toward global standardization as the company steps up efforts to promote the technology in Europe. (News On Japan)
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ANA’s New President Says Reform of Domestic Flights Is Urgent

Japan Business News - March 3, 2026 - 03:08
All Nippon Airways held a press conference to announce a change in leadership, with Executive Vice President Hisaichi Hirasawa set to assume the role of president on April 1st, stating that sweeping reforms to the airline’s struggling domestic operations are urgently needed as profitability continues to deteriorate. (News On Japan)
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Prime Minister Takaichi Urges Iran to Exercise Restraint

Japan Politics News - March 3, 2026 - 03:04
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on Iran to exercise restraint during a Lower House Budget Committee session on March 2nd, as tensions escalated following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, underscoring Japan’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at calming the situation in the Middle East. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto Raises Lodging Tax as Peak Travel Season Begins

Japan Travel News - March 3, 2026 - 02:51
Kyoto City significantly raised its lodging tax from March 1st, increasing the maximum charge per person per night from 1,000 yen to as much as 10,000 yen, in a move aimed at tackling overtourism and funding the preservation of cultural assets, even as questions remain about its impact on visitors and the local economy. (News On Japan)
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Fuji-Q Highland Supervisor Sent to Prosecutors

Japan Society News - March 3, 2026 - 02:36
A site supervisor at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, was referred to prosecutors on March 2nd over a fatal accident in February 2025 in which an employee died during maintenance work. (News On Japan)
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Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 02:35
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
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Foreign Visitors and Ex-Rescuer Pull 80-Year-Old Woman From Hakuba Crashed Car

Japan Society News - March 3, 2026 - 02:28
A former emergency responder and foreign tourists worked together to rescue a woman in her 80s who was trapped inside an overturned light vehicle in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 02:22
Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.
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Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 01:54
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
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Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 01:54
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
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Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 01:43
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
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At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 01:11
Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.
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At least 169 people killed in South Sudan 'surprise' attack

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 01:11
Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.
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India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 01:07
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

BBC World News - March 3, 2026 - 00:07
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
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'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks

BBC World News - March 2, 2026 - 22:54
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
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