The Transport Safety Board released its preliminary report on the Haneda Airport collision, revealing the Coast Guard aircraft captain misinterpreted control tower instructions while rushing to return crew members home. Voice recordings showed incomplete confirmation protocols and controller oversight 15 seconds before impact.
Japan's Foreign Minister announced in Beijing a new 10-year multiple-entry visa system for Chinese visitors, marking a significant shift in bilateral relations. The meeting also addressed concerns over Chinese buoys found in Japan's EEZ near Yonaguni Island.
Fujita Medical University unveiled plans for the world's first Boron Neutron Capture Therapy facility targeting pancreatic cancer, while the government projected its 2025 budget to exceed 115 trillion yen. The Hyogo Prefecture investigation continued with Governor Saito defending his administration's handling of whistleblower complaints.