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Tokyo Events For March 2026
March is here and there's tons to look forward to. Celebrate the arrival of spring by exploring the city and trying new things!
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migration
The United Kingdom's overhaul of its asylum program takes effect on Monday, the Home Office announced, with the new rules drastically cutting protections for refugees and their children.…
Source: Japan Today
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Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack U.S. first
The United States and Israel have launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and hitting targets across the country.
Source: The Japan Times
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Joichi Ito, linked with Epstein, to leave Japan government panel, Sankei says
The release of millions of new Epstein documents by the U.S. Justice Department revived scrutiny of Ito's ties with the late convicted sex offender.
Source: The Japan Times
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Vietnamese shoppers tighten their budgets despite strong GDP growth
Motorbike sales and food delivery may be hit as consumers cut back or go into debt
Source: Nikkei Asia
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AI gives Japan's aging cement industry chance for renewal
Taiheiyo Cement set to widen use of technology that learns kiln operation
Source: Nikkei Asia
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KKR, Blackstone turn to Japanese investors amid US private asset jitters
Industry leaders see benefits in gathering money from 'very patient' wealthy Japanese
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump’s Iran attacks put Japan in tough spot as it emphasizes rules-based order
Japan is seeking to balance its strong support for the rule of law with its need to maintain its robust alliance with the U.S.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. officials skeptical of regime change in Tehran after Khamenei killing, say sources
Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, many senior U.S. officials remain skeptical that the U.S. and Israeli military operation against the Islamic…
Source: Japan Today
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Woman arrested on suspicion of strangling her 84-year-old mother
Police in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, have arrested a 58-year-old woman on suspicion of killing her 84-year-old mother at their home. According to police, Akie Kawai is accused of…
Source: Japan Today
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