1. Japan’s top government spokesperson says the government has confirmed that a Japanese national detained by Iranian authorities in January was released on bail.
2. NHK has learned the surge in crude oil prices has prompted some Japanese airlines to consider adding fuel surcharges for domestic flights.
3. Japan’s Imperial family visited a museum in Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, on Tuesday where damage from the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster is on display. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko have been visiting the prefecture for two days from Monday.