The day was dominated by Shizuoka Governor Suzuki's announcement allowing construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen's long-stalled Shizuoka section, ending a decade-long impasse. Multiple outlets led with the decision from early morning, noting the agreement to be signed on July 18 and the projected 2036 opening between Tokyo and Nagoya. In politics, Prime Minister Takaichi met with Nippon Ishin leader Yoshimura to discuss the seat reduction and vice-capital bills. By midday, they agreed to postpone the seat reduction bill to prioritize the Imperial Succession bill, a concession to the opposition. Other stories included Trump's admission of calling FIFA to review a US player's red card, Typhoon No. 9 approaching Okinawa, and the arrest of an NPO head for brokering kidney transplants in Cambodia.