Yahoo! Japan
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Japanese media continued to focus heavily on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's new administration. Morning reports detailed the formal launch of her cabinet and her commitment to swift action, with discussions on her proposed national council for social security to debate benefits and burdens. Concurrently, shipbuilding companies announced significant investments to double capacity, aligning with US-Japan cooperation. Mid-morning saw The Japan Times report on Takaichi's "eclectic trio" for key cabinet posts, and later in the day, a joint survey revealed a 64.4% approval rating for the Takaichi cabinet. Early reports also mentioned a North Korean missile launch, which caused no damage in Japan.