Japan Joins China, India, South Korea and Others Brace for Ongoing Oil Price Surge Affecting Travel, Tourism, and Living Costs as Major Oil Exporters like Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq Struggle with Strait of Hormuz Crisis Despite US Vows to Reopen Travel And Tour WorldJapan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows The GuardianJapan watches its Middle East investment strategy burn AFRTakaichi confirms release of more oil reserves next month The Japan TimesJapan to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May China Daily