The 81st Nagasaki anniversary dominated morning coverage, with Prime Minister Takaichi reiterating the non-nuclear principles while survivors renewed abolition pledges. By afternoon, editorial focus shifted to Taiwan's representative boycotting the ceremony over seating protocol, accusing Japan of yielding to Chinese pressure. This diplomatic rift became the day's defining story, eclipsing the ceremony itself. The Nagano landslide left 390 stranded, with evacuations underway by evening. The Kumamoto earthquake's toll rose to 39 deaths, including suspected disaster-related cases, amid extreme heat. Typhoon 13's prolonged impact and Typhoon 15's approach toward northern Japan kept weather warnings active. A Shiga fireworks event was canceled after selling tickets without permits.