The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Governor Saito, stemming from internal whistleblowing issues. This unprecedented move forces the governor to either resign or dissolve the assembly within 10 days. In international news, a 10-year-old Japanese boy died after being stabbed near a Japanese school in Shenzhen, China, prompting calls for increased security measures. The Tohoku Shinkansen faced an unusual incident when train cars separated while in motion, causing service disruptions. The Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race continued, with candidates addressing various policy positions. In economic news, the Bank of Japan's meeting focused on potential interest rate hike signals, while markets reacted positively to the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut decision.