Heavy rainfall dominated Japan's news cycle, causing widespread disruptions. The Shinkansen bullet train service between Tokyo and Hakata was halted, gradually resuming operations throughout the day. Emergency safety alerts were issued in Matsuyama City, affecting over 100,000 households. The weather system moved eastward, prompting warnings for eastern Japan. Landslides and road collapses were reported, particularly impacting Nagasaki Prefecture's World Heritage site of Kasuga Village. In political news, the recent House of Representatives election revealed a significant shift in young voters away from the Liberal Democratic Party towards third parties. The U.S. presidential race between Harris and Trump intensified, with both campaigns focusing on undecided voters. In sports, Nagoya Grampus secured their second Levain Cup victory after a penalty shootout.