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2 Marzo 2026

Kyoto Animation CEO Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76

Tokyo, March 2 (Jiji Press)–Kyoto Animation Co. President and CEO Hideaki Hatta died of illness on Feb. 16 at the age of 76, the Japanese animation studio said Monday. A native of Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, Hatta had led the company since
2 Marzo 2026

Japanese Travel Firms Halt Tours After U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran

Tokyo, March 2 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese travel companies have canceled Middle East-related tours after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. According to KNT-CT Holdings Co., its Club Tourism International Inc. subsidiary canceled all tours that were scheduled to depart from Japan between Saturday
2 Marzo 2026

Nikkei Drops after U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran

Tokyo, March 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly plunged over 1,500 points on Monday following the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. The key index of 225 issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier
2 Marzo 2026

Japan PM Takaichi Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Tensions

Tokyo, March 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that she strongly urges Iran to seek a diplomatic solution to the escalating tensions around the country, following the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks. “Iran’s nuclear weapons development can’t be tolerated at all,”
2 Marzo 2026

Kairos No. 3 Rocket Launch Rescheduled for Wed.

Tokyo, March 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese startup Space One Co. said Monday that it has rescheduled the launch of a Kairos small rocket for Wednesday morning. The Kairos No. 3 rocket will aim to put five small satellites into orbit. If successful, it
2 Marzo 2026

Breakdown of Japan’s New Minivehicle Sales in Feb.:

Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association March 2 Yr/Yr Change Total 151,295 units Up 3.2 pct Passenger Cars 117,172 Down 2.6 Trucks 34,123 Up 29.9 -Brand- Suzuki 48,143 Down 11.4 Daihatsu 46,727 Up 19.2 Mitsubishi 6,591 Up 10.7 Subaru 1,419 Up
2 Marzo 2026

Japan’s Feb. New Auto Sales, Excluding Minivehicles:

Japan Automobile Dealers Association March 2 Yr/Yr Change Total 243,670 units Down 7.3 pct Over-2,000-c.c. Cars 139,306 Down 12.0 Smaller Cars 72,056 Down 5.2 Trucks 31,477 Up 14.6 Buses 831 Down 19.7 -Brand- Daihatsu 2,318 Up 7.0 Honda 30,086 Down 8.2 Lexus
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