The day began with Prime Minister Ishiba avoiding questions about corrupt politicians and discussing economic policies. The focus shifted dramatically when prosecutors announced they would not appeal the retrial decision for Iwao Hakamada, effectively confirming his innocence after 58 years. This decision, announced by the Prosecutor General, marked a rare instance of a death row inmate being exonerated. The news dominated headlines throughout the day, with Hakamada's sister expressing relief. In other developments, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two researchers for their work on machine learning in AI. The day concluded with reports that the Liberal Democratic Party would deny endorsement to over 10 politicians involved in the slush fund scandal, as the Lower House prepared for dissolution the next day.