08:18 (23:18)⇢Yen's Fading Strength
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on economic instability, particularly the declining yen and its impact on the economy (Nikkei Shimbun, Japan Business Press). This is exacerbated by vanishing yen appreciation forecasts and delayed interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, an earthquake and tsunami threat off Iwate (The Japan Times) and a controversial edited video concerning processed water safety (Huffington Post Japan) also feature.