Japanese media extensively covered the formal agreement for a coalition government between the LDP and Nippon Ishin no Kai, solidifying Takaichi Sanae's path to becoming Prime Minister. This political development, a continuation of previous days' negotiations, was credited with the Nikkei Stock Average hitting new intraday and closing highs throughout the day. By the morning, reports indicated Takaichi's premiership was all but certain for inauguration the following day. Discussions also included a proposed 10% reduction in House of Representatives seats, an earlier demand from Ishin. Late afternoon reports detailed cabinet appointments, including Motegi Toshimitsu as Foreign Minister. Early reports also mentioned the US President urging Ukraine to cede territory, a claim later denied by Donald Trump.