The Imperial Household Law amendment dominated editorial attention, passing the upper house special committee in the morning and setting the stage for final passage on the 17th. TBS and Yahoo Japan led with the vote, while Mainichi and Asahi highlighted public support for female succession and criticism of the male-line preservation bill. The flag desecration bill also advanced through committee, with Sankei and Asahi noting opposition concerns over ambiguity. The Expo EV bus scandal resurfaced as Mainichi investigated 75 billion yen lost on faulty vehicles. In tech, Nvidia's support for Japan's AI infrastructure and TSMC's $100bn US investment were covered by Nikkei Asia. The Nichirei cyberattack continued disrupting supply chains, including school lunches. Heatstroke warnings persisted, with a baby dying in a car in Kumamoto.