Japanese media extensively covered significant political instability and its immediate economic consequences. Early reports highlighted continued negotiations between the US and Ukraine regarding Tomahawk missile provision (Yahoo News Japan), alongside President Trump's engagements in Egypt (The Japan Times). However, the focus quickly shifted to domestic politics, with the Nikkei Shimbun reporting a substantial stock market decline, plummeting by 1500 yen at one point, attributed to the LDP-Komeito coalition collapse and renewed US-China trade friction. Later in the morning, the proposed October 21st special Diet session, including a prime ministerial designation election, gained prominence, with discussions about a potential opposition candidate (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). By the afternoon, Takaichi's apology for Komeito's departure and internal LDP dissatisfaction regarding her approach were also highlighted (Yahoo News Japan, Nikkei Shimbun).