Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises
By Kaori Kaneko
Published on March 31, 2026.
The Middle East conflict has increased fuel prices, pushing Tokyo Waterways CEO Kazuyoshi Harada to a higher level of demand during the peak of the cherry blossom season, causing the company to raise ticket prices from 5,000 yen ($31) to $31. Since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, premium gasoline has surged by about 9%, adding over 100,000 pounds to the season. Harada warned that further price hikes may be inevitable if the conflict continues. The weak yen has also contributed to rising global inflation.
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