The president of the company operating the Shiretoko tour boat that sank in April 2022 was arrested on suspicion of negligence causing death. This development dominated the morning news cycle. In international news, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, while in China, a Japanese student was stabbed near a school in Shenzhen. The afternoon saw reports of explosions in Lebanon, attributed to Hezbollah's communication devices, with speculation about Israeli involvement. Domestic politics featured discussions on the LDP leadership race, with candidates debating issues such as separate surnames for married couples. The day ended with reports of more explosions in Lebanon, this time involving walkie-talkies, indicating an escalation of the situation.