The House of Representatives election dominated the news, with one week remaining until voting day. Party leaders engaged in public debates and campaigned intensively, focusing on economic policies and corruption allegations. A poll by Asahi Shimbun suggested a tight race, with the ruling coalition's majority in question. The campaign atmosphere was affected by heightened security measures due to terrorism concerns. In other news, a 22-year-old suspect in the Yokohama robbery-murder case claimed he responded to a job advertisement on social media, unaware it was for criminal activities. The case appears linked to similar incidents in Sapporo and other areas. Fashion critic Peeko passed away at 79, marking the end of an era in Japanese entertainment.