Editors led with the unprecedented fifth consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 40°C, a record-breaking streak that dominated coverage from NHK, TBS, and Chunichi. The heatwave's persistence shifted focus from peak intensity to prolonged exposure risks, with Yomiuri highlighting surging demand for home insulation and government subsidies.
By afternoon, the 'deputy capital' law's narrow passage the previous day continued to reverberate, with Sankei reporting Tokyo's wariness of regional backlash and Mainichi noting internal skepticism toward Prime Minister Takaichi's leadership.
Evening brought heavy rain warnings for Yamanashi and Niigata, disrupting the Tokaido Shinkansen, while Sankei unveiled guidelines to revoke permanent residency for foreigners failing to meet tax obligations. The Takaichi administration's ¥370 trillion investment strategy and joint fighter jet development with Britain and Italy also drew attention.