Tokyo news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Tokyo on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Tokyo film festival this week, Lufthansa A350 launch. Also: Lufthansa launches new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on Tokyo route starting today; Foreign residents in Japan reached record 3.4 percent of total population. Weather: Saturday in Tokyo: mostly clear skies, 18–24°C, light winds, no rain expected.
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Headlines
- Lufthansa launches new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on Tokyo route starting today.Airport Industry-News ·
News & local government
- Foreign residents in Japan reached record 3.4 percent of total population.Japan Today ·
- Tokyo includes sewer upgrades in climate change investment priorities.Smart Water Magazine ·
- Bank of Japan chief commits to continued interest rate increases, targeting two percent inflation.Reuters ·
Events & going out
Business & new openings
- ANA plans to relocate headquarters to different Tokyo district.Aviation Week ·
- Emirates opens new travel store in Tokyo.Travel Radar ·
- Mark Foxwell appointed General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi.Hospitality Net ·
Sports
Culture & arts
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