Japanese media editors focused on Prime Minister Takaichi's upcoming U.S. visit, where she faced direct pressure from President Trump regarding naval deployments to the Strait of Hormuz. Throughout the day, coverage evolved from reports of Takaichi's intention to request increased Alaskan crude oil imports to Trump's public criticism of Japan, China, and South Korea for insufficient naval support. Multiple outlets reported the U.S. intention to issue a joint statement on freedom of navigation in the strait and Japan's expected support, while also covering Israel's announcement of killing Iranian security official Larijani. Simultaneously, editors continued reporting on the fatal fishing vessel collision off Aomori's Misawa coast that killed four crew members, with updated details on the investigation and survivor accounts.