Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

Travel agency exec says trips abroad promote peace

Travel agency exec says trips abroad promote peace

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 18, 2014 shows Jungo Kikuma, chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, who is promoting overseas trips as 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Japan's liberalization of foreign travel.

Japan, S. Korea to beef up efforts in promoting tourism

Japan, S. Korea to beef up efforts in promoting tourism

SEOUL, South Korea - Jungo Kikuma (L), chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, shakes hands with Seoul Mayor Park Won Soon at the Seoul City Hall on Feb. 5, 2014, in the South Korean capital ahead of talks on promoting tourism between Japan and South Korea.