The 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake dominated coverage, with memorial services drawing twice the usual attendance. The Emperor's presence and emphasis on intergenerational memory transmission marked a shift from previous commemorations.
Fuji TV's president held a press conference regarding the Nakai scandal, revealing year-old knowledge of the incident and announcing a third-party investigation. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP's financial scandal deepened with the indictment of its accountant over ¥35 million in unreported funds.
China's President Xi and former President Trump held their first phone call since Trump's nomination victory, discussing trade and TikTok regulation. The Supreme Court upheld TikTok restrictions as constitutional, forcing a decision between sale or shutdown.
Yokozuna Terunofuji's retirement announcement concluded coverage of his injury-marked career.