20:55 (11:55)โขBuildings Must Track Carbon Footprint
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requesting building owners calculate total CO2 emissions from construction through demolition starting in fiscal 2028, promoting decarbonized material choices through lifecycle assessment requirements (Nikkei Shimbun). Steel tariff increases proceeded without Japan being informed during US-Japan negotiations, highlighting communication gaps in trade discussions (Yahoo News Japan). Regional security discourse continues with Hegseth prioritizing China containment and allied defense spending increases, though implementation details remain unclear (The Japan Times). The Japan-South Korea tourist fast-track system launched at four airports commemorating 60 years of diplomatic normalization (Kyodo News English).