Fuji Television's leadership crisis culminated in an unprecedented 8-hour press conference, broadcasting without commercials and preempting regular programming. President Minato and Chairman Kano resigned, acknowledging human rights failures in the Nakai scandal handling. The conference's length and format reflected mounting pressure from labor unions and advertisers.
The morning political coverage showed 82% public dissatisfaction with government policies, while Kokumin Shinto gained ground in Kitakyushu local elections. Former world boxing champion Yakushiji's arrest for assault added to media scrutiny of celebrity conduct.
Bank of Japan's rate hike impact analysis showed corporate cash reserves reaching 600 trillion yen, while online banks lost their mortgage rate advantage to traditional institutions. The government announced plans to release rice reserves after a six-month delay, responding to JA's supply concerns.