The day was defined by a deepening parliamentary paralysis and Prime Minister Takaichi's return from India. From morning, editors focused on the opposition's de facto boycott of the Imperial House Law amendment, leaving the Diet in gridlock. Sankei and Mainichi detailed LDP infighting, with Takaichi's allies reportedly limiting her Diet appearances to protect her ratings. By afternoon, Takaichi landed, having built personal rapport with Modi—who called her 'my beautiful sister'—and secured a ¥2 trillion investment pledge. Sankei and TBS highlighted the diplomatic success, but domestic coverage quickly pivoted back to the stalled legislature. Other stories included a European heatwave killing over 2,000 in France, Reiwa Shinsengumi leader Yamamoto Taro caught speeding at 149 km/h, and Kyoto University's designation as an International Excellent Research University.