Japan's land prices saw their sharpest rise since 1992, increasing by 1.4% nationwide. This surge was attributed to inbound tourism and development projects. The morning saw reports of issues at the Fukushima nuclear plant, where debris retrieval attempts were halted due to equipment malfunction. By afternoon, news broke of over 1,000 Hezbollah members injured in Lebanon when communication devices mysteriously exploded, possibly due to a cyberattack. The day also brought updates on the ongoing LDP leadership race, with candidates discussing various policy positions. Reports surfaced about former PM Abe's alleged meeting with a Unification Church leader, though the current administration declined to comment. The evening news focused on the JR Kyushu ferry incident, resulting in unprecedented dismissal orders for safety violations.