Yen at 40-year low: The Japanese yen slid to about 162 per dollar, its weakest since 1986, as investors priced in a firmer US rate outlook and traders tested whether Japan will intervene. China-Japan trade fight: Beijing imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities tied to “remilitarization,” adding defense and tech firms to control and watch lists. World Cup shock for Japan: Brazil edged Japan 2-1 with a late Martinelli winner, ending Japan’s run and sparking intense post-match social media drama. Public safety: Japan police are investigating another suspected fatal bear attack in Aomori, as bear deaths remain unusually high this year. Food waste win: Japan reported edible food waste in FY2024 hit a record low for the third straight year, with officials pushing donations to food banks. Business/finance: Japan’s private equity market kept outperforming, with Bain citing stronger returns than the US. Culture & style: Naomi Osaka turned Wimbledon into a fashion moment with a Japanese-inspired “Kill Bill” kimono look by Tokyo designer Hana Yagi.