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TRUMP: TALKS WITH IRAN GOING 'EXTREMELY WELL'
US President Donald Trump says his country is negotiating with Iran and told reporters those talks are going extremely well.
The latest comes just after Washington says it dispatched a massive warship and will send paratroopers to the Middle East.
00:00:30 話者 10/Donald Trump
I just have lots of alternators. We have tremendous numbers of ships over there.
We don't need them all.
00:00:38 話者 1
Trump did not comment on whether he will deploy ground troops in Iran.
But the president said he thinks Iran has now offered a tribute to the US by allowing 20 ships carrying oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
He called the decision a sign of respect from Iranian leaders.
Earlier, Iran's state-run media quoted the country's parliamentary speaker as saying Iranian forces are ready for US ground troops if they are deployed.
Mohammad Baghar Ghalibaf said enemy forces are secretly planning a ground invasion, while at the same time saying they want to negotiate.
Iran and Israel continue to exchange fire on Sunday.
Israeli media outlets say parts of missiles fell in an industrial area near the southern Israeli city of Be'er Sheva, causing a fire to break out.
The Israeli military said it ordered massive airstrikes in Tehran.
Among its reported targets was a factory that makes parts for ballistic missiles.
A television studio in the city was also struck.
The Tehran bureau of Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Arabi suffered damage during a live broadcast. Ten people were reportedly injured.
Al Jazeera quoted Iran's health ministry as saying at least 2,076 people have been killed in the conflict so far and more than 26,000 have been injured.
Over 200 children are reportedly among the dead.
Pakistan's foreign minister said on Sunday that his country would be honored to host meaningful talks between the US and Iran in the coming days.
He said Pakistan is hoping for a lasting deal to end the war.
The Associated Press says there was no immediate response from the US or Iran.
The media outlet adds it's unclear whether the talks would be direct or indirect.
OIL SHIPMENT ARRIVES IN JAPAN FROM MIDDLE EAST
A tanker carrying crude oil from the Middle East has arrived at a refinery in western Japan.
It's set to be the first shipment to Japan to have left the Middle East since the US and Israel launched their attacks about a month ago.
The tanker was carrying around 100,000 kiloliters of crude that originated from Saudi Arabia.
The oil was transported along the Red Sea in a route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively blocked.
The crude arrived at a facility in Ehime Prefecture on Sunday.
Wholesaler Taiyo Oil says the crude will be processed into gasoline, nafta and other petrochemical products for delivery, mainly within western Japan.
00:03:16 話者 3/Ishikawa Junichi/Taiyo Oil
We are relieved that we were able to receive the shipment without too much trouble, despite the tense situation in the Middle East.
00:03:25 話者 1
Ishikawa says his firm will keep working to diversify its procurement sources and will work with authorities to respond to the situation.
TURKEY PROTESTERS CALL ON US, ISRAEL TO STOP ATTACKS
Thousands of people gathered in Turkey's largest city to protest Israeli and US attacks on Iran. Demonstrators in Istanbul chanted slogans on Sunday.
Many called for the strikes on Turkey's neighbor to end immediately.
00:03:56 話者 14
We want Israel to stop, but it's not stopping. Enough is enough.
The bloodshed of innocent people must end.
00:04:05 話者 15
We are deeply saddened many countries had remained silent, but now there is a rise in public outcry in several places. We hope this grows exponentially.
00:04:15 話者 16
The US and Israel persistently and stubbornly violate international law.
They are turning the world into a jungle.
CHINA SANCTIONS LDP LAWMAKER OVER TAIWAN TIES
China's foreign ministry has announced it is imposing sanctions on a member of Japan's ruling party.
The Liberal Democratic Party official heads a cross-party group of lawmakers that promote exchanges between Japan and Taiwan.
The ministry said on Monday it is implementing sanctions on Furuya Keiji.
It alleges he has repeatedly visited Taiwan and colluded with Taiwan independence forces.
The sanctions include bans on entry into China and on transactions with organizations and individuals in the country.
The ministry said the measures will take immediate effect.
00:05:13 話者 23/Furuya Keiji
We share fundamental values with the people of Taiwan, such as the rule of law, respect for basic human rights, and democracy. I won't change my stance in the future.
00:05:23 話者 1
Furuya said the sanctions will have no effect on him as he has no assets in China and has not been to the country in decades.
Furuya visited Taiwan in October and met with President Lai Chinta.
He presented a letter from LDP President Takaichi Sanae, who became Japan's prime minister later that month.
Furia made another trip earlier this month and once again met with Lai.
AIR CHINA RESUMES FLIGHTS BETWEEN BEIJING AND PYONGYANG
A major Chinese airline has resumed direct flights between Beijing and the North Korean capital, Pyongyang.
Air China started operating the route again on Monday for the first time in six years.
The carrier suspended direct passenger flights between the two capitals in 2020 due to the pandemic.
North Korea's state-run Air Koryo restarted flights between the two countries in 2023.
China's foreign ministry said earlier this month that the resumption helps promote friendly exchanges.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said at the congress of the ruling Workers' Party last month that he will promote tourism.
The country last year opened a beach resort in the eastern city of Wonsan.
Passenger train services connecting China and North Korea resumed on March 12.
However, Pyongyang has not yet begun accepting Chinese tourists.
The resumption of direct flights is expected to boost travel between the two countries.
OVERSEAS CUSTOMS OFFICIALS STUDY JAPAN'S SYSTEMS
Several customs officials from overseas have arrived in Japan to study the country's systems. This comes amid the rapid growth of cross-border online commerce.
The program is an annual event hosted by Tokyo's Aoyamagakuin University and commissioned by the World Customs Organization.
It helps customs personnel from developing countries to bolster their enforcement capabilities.
Five officials from Malaysia, Mongolia and other countries toured the campus on Monday.
Some of them say that customs operations in their home countries are hampered by a lack of cooperation with other relevant organizations and the slow introduction of advanced technology.
00:07:35 話者 23/Ahmad Yasir Bin Khiri/Malaysia
They have excellent intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation. We would like to learn how the collaboration works and also the use of data-driven technology.
00:07:52 話者 24/Nyamgerel Nergui/Mongolia
I will learn not only academic knowledge, but also the culture and lifestyles, and I think this year will be more impactful for me.
00:08:08 話者 1
The university says the one-year curriculum will include visits to frontline customs facilities.
Japan's trade ministry says the global cross-border e-commerce market is expected to be worth more than $6.7 trillion in 2034, compared to $1 trillion in 2024.
BUSINESS
And now let's see what's happening in the world of business.
Here's Ramin Mellegard from The Biz Desk.
00:08:34 話者 6/Ramin Mellegard
Thank you very much indeed.
TOKYO STOCKS FALL ON FEARS OF PROLONGED OIL DISRUPTIONS
Now, Tokyo shares tumbled on Monday. Concerns are growing that the Middle East conflict could drag on, drive crude oil prices even higher, and damage the global economy.
The Nikkei 225 index ended the day nearly 2.8% lower at 51,885.
The sell-off was across the board, with the benchmarks getting more than 5% or 2,800 points at one stage.
The index has now fallen almost 12% since setting an all-time closing high on February 27, the day before the US and Israel attacked Iran.
JAPAN AUTOMAKERS ADAPT TO MIDDLE EAST SHIPPING DISRUPTIONS
Now, the Iran conflict isn't just disrupting oil shipments. Japan's automakers have been forced to cut production of vehicles bound for lucrative Middle East markets.
The companies are developing strategies to adapt.
Toyota and Nissan cut production this month.
Honda may also reduce exports to the region from plants in Japan, the US and Thailand.
Instead, it is raising output for those local markets.
Toyota Motor President Sato Koji commented on the challenges on March 19 as chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
He says using a route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope is another way of reaching Middle East markets. This avoids the Strait of Hormuz near Iran.
The association says the Middle East has become one of Japan's important global markets.
It says about 800,000 vehicles were shipped from Japan to the Middle East in 2025.
That's an export value of about 2.4 trillion yen, or nearly $15 billion.
TANKAN TO SHOW IMPACT OF IRAN CONFLICT ON BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Meanwhile, analysts will be watching to see what impact the Middle East conflict and higher oil prices have had on corporate confidence in the upcoming Tankan survey.
The Bank of Japan is due to release the results on Wednesday.
The survey of about 9,000 companies was conducted in March after the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began.
Ten private sector economists have given their projections for the headline index of business sentiment among major manufacturers.
Six anticipate a slight improvement from the previous survey in December.
Two predict sentiment will remain unchanged, while two believe it has worsened.
However, all 10 expect sentiment to deteriorate over the coming three months, as due to widening concerns over supplies of petrochemicals and related products, in addition to the spike in crude oil prices.
JAPANESE DRONE MAKERS SEEK GLOBAL MARKETS
And Japan's defense ministry is promoting development and production of drones as security challenges grow.
With limited revenue potential in the domestic market, the ministry is looking at export opportunities.
00:11:45 話者 5
Singapore Asia is one of the largest aviation events in the world, and China is a prominent presence.
In the skies above, Chinese fighter jets performed sophisticated aerobatics.
And the exhibition hall was filled with Chinese manufacturers.
The country accounts for more than 70% of the global civilian drone market.
Japan's Ministry of Defense oversees everything from equipment research to fighter jet procurement through its Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency.
The agency hosted 14 Japanese companies at the air show.
This start-up has developed a gasoline-driven surveillance drone that resembles a small helicopter.
The maker says it can operate in strong winds and fly for two hours, more than twice the flight time of typical photography drones, making it suitable for maritime operations.
00:12:56 話者 32/From India
I think it can be used as a good defense drone for protecting the country.
00:12:56 話者 33/Toya Shunsuke/CEO, Prodrone
Japan has long depended on foreign-made drones, so we need to develop domestic models and build our own supply chain to deliver truly useful aircraft worldwide.
00:13:10 話者 5
Another company from Nagoya showcased a low-cost aircraft-shaped drone made from cardboard.
The company says it can reach speeds of 120 kilometers an hour and fly for up to 80 minutes, enabling wide area coverage. The device folds for compact storage.
It's delivered in a cardboard box and can be assembled in just five minutes.
It has a use in disaster response, such as transporting medical equipment.
And the low cost allows for using the devices in swarms.
00:14:02 話者 34/Yamaguchi Takumi/CEO, AirKamuy
There is strong demand for low-cost drones that can operate in large numbers and over long distances.
This model can be manufactured at any cardboard plant, ensuring high mass production capability and a robust supply chain.
00:14:20 話者 5
Japan restricts the export of drones classified as defense equipment to uses such as surveillance and monitoring.
Experts say the industry's growth will strengthen national security, while warning it is essential that drones are used within regulations.
00:14:40 話者 35/Furutani Tomoyuki/Professor, Keio University
We must develop methods to ensure traceability and prove that exported drones will not be used for attacks.
MARKETS
00:14:53 話者 6
Okay, let's get a check on the markets.
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And that is it for business news.
EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM REOPENS
00:15:27 話者 1
Fans of Japanese history are welcoming back a major attraction.
After years of renovations, the famed Edo Tokyo Museum will reopen its doors Tuesday.
Media were offered a sneak peek insidem, and NHK World's Maria Sato shows us what it's like.
00:15:45 話者 7/Maria Sato
Visitors are first greeted by this huge wooden bridge.
It was a fixture of the old museum, and is a nod to the real Nihonbashi.
It was considered the center of the old capital's business district.
It's been immortalized for centuries in Japanese art, including in ukiyoe prints.
And now it serves another purpose, a bridge to Tokyo's past.
The renovations aim to pull visitors even deeper into the Edo atmosphere.
Modern projections are used to simulate the sky, depicting Tokyo through the seasons.
Traditional curtains hang at the entrance to the new exhibition area.
A rotating selection of the museum's over 350,000 artifacts will be shown here.
For the first few weeks, samurai armor from the Edo period will be on display.
It's just one of the museum's new renovated areas.
The facility was shut down for four years.
There were actually concerns over being closed that long.
But now it's reopened and continues to preserve Tokyo's 400-year history.
The museum is in Sumida Ward, an area still known for its Edo atmosphere.
Before the pandemic, it welcomed more than a million visitors from around the globe every year. And now it's ready to bring in more.
Kutsusawa Hiroyuki is one of the museum's curators.
He says they now have audio guides in 13 languages, all accessible by smartphone.
He also says they're hoping visitors will deepen their experiences with new immersive exhibits.
00:17:56 話者 47/Kutsusawa Hiroyuki/Curator, Edo-Tokyo Museum
We've really put a lot of thought into creating something that will engage all five senses, including sight and sound.
00:18:05 話者 7
Take this streetscape, for example. It recreates daily life in Edo, even the tougher jobs.
It's pretty heavy.
Crossing under Nihonbashi, the city enters a new era.
The late 19th century marked the beginning of the Meiji period, when Western influence began arriving on Japanese shores.
This clock shop has been turned into an exhibit, showing that rapidly changing time.
The government's modernization policies spread technology and foreign culture across the country.
It also shows how the lives of Tokyo residents changed over the years, all the way up to the modern day.
Kutsusawa says he hopes the exhibit helps those who know a little about Tokyo's history dive deeper into its past.
00:19:12 話者 47
I think a lot of foreign visitors know some things about the city from media or anime.
I hope that by visiting our exhibition, they can connect the dots and learn more about the history and culture to get a clearer picture of what the capital has become.
00:19:34 話者 7
This clock tower became a major landmark in Ginza.
In fact, hints of these exhibits can be found all over Tokyo.
Understanding that past is key to appreciating the city we know today.
Maria Sato NHK World.
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JAPANESE STUDENTS RETURN HOME AFTER BEING STRANDED IN DUBAI
00:20:14 話者 1
The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is even impacting the lives of young Japanese travelers.
Three university students on a graduation trip to Dubai unexpectedly found themselves under a rain of fire. They spoke to NHK about their days of fear and uncertainty.
00:20:36 話者 53/Matsushita Kinari
I looked up and actually saw a missile being intercepted.
My hands just haven't stopped trembling since that moment.
00:20:45 話者 4
The three are from Wakayama City in western Japan and graduated from university in March. They flew to Dubai from Kansai on February 26. On the night of February 28.
00:20:56 話者 54/Fukui Seidai
I had just finished dinner and was returning to the hotel.
Just as I arrived downstairs, an alert went off on my phone.
00:21:13 話者 4
They received emergency alerts on their phones, warning them of a missile threat and urging them to immediately take shelter in a nearby building.
00:21:23 話者 54
When I Looked up, I saw red streaks, and then there was an explosion.
It gave me chills, and I was really afraid.
00:21:36 話者 56/Kitachi Issei
I saw a child clinging to its mother, looking scared, and that made me feel frightened as well.
00:21:42 話者 4
The group had originally planned to return to Japan on March 4, but flight cancellations forced them to remain in Dubai amid the fear and uncertainty.
During that time, they continued to intermittently receive emergency alerts on their phones.
They also said they could see plumes of black smoke rising in the distance.
The situation then took a turn.
They traveled overland to Oman, where they were able to get seats on the first Japanese government-arranged charter flight. They returned safely to Japan on March 8.
00:22:22 話者 54
I know that war should never happen, but experiencing it firsthand made me realize just how precious Japan's peace is.
00:22:33 話者 53
I realized how very valuable it is to live in a situation where you know what will happen tomorrow.
Some people are still stuck in the area, so I'll only be able to feel truly relieved and happy once I know that they have all returned safely.
00:22:54 話者 1
Well, as many as 1,100 Japanese are reported to have evacuated from the Middle East on chartered flights arranged by the Japanese government.
Officials are urging those staying in the region to take all possible precautions.
They're also calling on people to refrain from visiting Middle Eastern countries at this time.
WEATHER
And now let's go to World Weather with our meteorologist, Jonathan Oh.
So, Jonathan, it was a dry weekend for many parts of Japan.
Great for viewing cherry blossoms. Will we stay rain-free Tuesday?
00:23:28 話者 3/Jonathan Oh
Hello. For those of you who were able to go out over the weekend in Japan, it was dry to where we were able to see the cherry blossoms now
Changes are on the way as we look at the bigger perspective across Northeast Asia.
We have this low-pressure system that's pushing out of the Yangtze River basin out of China, bringing some rain into South Korea and the western areas of Japan, and that will spread toward the east as we go throughout the day on Tuesday.
And so for those of you who are hoping to catch the cherry blossoms later this week, just be forewarned that with the rain, some of it could be heavy, especially in a place like Shikoku, that could cause some of those blossoms really start falling to the ground.
So it's just that season where we get to see the flowers, but at the same time as the blossoms show up, the rain also becomes a part of the story as well.
And that rain story does not end.
More of the wet weather developing down to the southern areas of China as we go to Tuesday, Shanghai and Hong Kong, looking at some rain.
So we're at 21 in Tokyo. Look at the wet weather as we go through Tuesday.
Speaking of some wet weather, real problems taking place over into Afghanistan.
I wanted to show you some video that's coming out from the country.
As 1/3 of the provinces there were hit with heavy rain that led to deadly flooding and a landslide during the weekend.
A spokesman for the National Disaster Management Authority reported that at least 17 people were killed.
He added that roads, farms and businesses in western and central parts of the country were destroyed, affecting at least 530 families.
Authorities are warning residents to stay away from rivers since more heavy rain is expected to spread into the eastern part of the country Monday.
So yeah, we'll see over the next couple of days the rain pushing toward the east, maybe even some cold enough air into higher elevations to also bring some of the more wintry type precipitation.
Back toward Europe, toward the west, we're seeing even more rain as a part of the story as a cold front sweeps on through.
So we're talking about rain extending from Stockholm to Berlin, Rome at 16 as we go through Monday.
Hope you have a good day wherever you are.
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SAMURAI WARRIORS MARCH UNDER CHERRY TREES
00:26:40 話者 1
And before we say goodbye, torch-bearing samurai warriors took to the streets of a city in southwestern Japan.
It was for an annual festival where people clad in the costumes recreate a procession dating to the 15th and 16th centuries.
The event is held this time of year in Unzen City in Nagasaki Prefecture.
It originates from a samurai march led by a feudal commander who ruled the area.
About 150 people wearing armor and other traditional attire gathered at a park on Saturday.
The participants made a roughly two-kilometer march to Tachibana Shrine.
Some 800 cherry trees there are blooming.
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The centuries-old spectacle was a joy for spectators as well.
And that brings us to the end of this edition of NHK Newsline.
We'll have more for you soon. Thanks for joining us.
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