Japanese media on September 29 began by reporting gold prices reaching 20,000 yen per gram (Nikkei Shimbun) and a Supreme Court ruling declaring the sterilization requirement for gender change unconstitutional (Huffington Post Japan). Later, the investigation into accounting fraud at AI startup Alt Inc. was reported (Nikkei Shimbun). The focus shifted to the LDP presidential election, with warnings issued to officials regarding the incitement of conflict. This follows previous days' coverage of candidate alignments and increasing tensions within the LDP, marking a continued emphasis on political developments and their internal dynamics. Economists' push for benefit-linked tax credits and ongoing warm weather in October also received attention.