The day began with the arrest of Takaoki Takabayashi, the suspect in the Fussa hammer attack, found in a Chiba apartment after a two-day manhunt. Multiple outlets reported his capture, with Sankei quoting him saying he 'didn't intend to kill.' Meanwhile, the yen intervention story continued, with Nikkei estimating a 5 trillion yen operation and Mainichi noting the unusual timing just 1.5 hours after a 'retreat advisory.' The Asahiyama Zoo body disposal case saw new details emerge, including security camera footage of the suspect carrying large bags. In the evening, the Osaka mother-daughter murder arrest and the spread of measles were also covered. The day's editorial focus was split between the violent crime resolution and the ongoing currency intervention saga.