Imperial Succession Overhaul: Japan’s Diet approved a revised Imperial House Law, allowing male adoptions from former imperial branch families and letting women keep imperial status after marrying commoners—while still keeping the male-only rule that blocks any female emperor. Flag Desecration Crackdown: The same Diet push passed bills that criminalize desecration of the Hinomaru, alongside other justice-related changes. Tech Selloff Hits Tokyo: The Nikkei plunged again, sliding more than 4% as investors cooled off after a hot AI-and-chip run, dragging down major tech names. Cyberattack Fallout: Frozen-food giant Nichirei resumed operations at refrigerated warehouses after a cyberattack disrupted supply chains, with some partners and retailers still feeling the impact. Noto Recovery, Kids Edition: Noto Airport reopened with a “Pokemon with You” theme to support earthquake recovery, running under the nickname through 2029. Badminton Update: PV Sindhu advanced to the Japan Open semifinals after Nozomi Okuhara withdrew, handing her a walkover. AI Infrastructure Push: Nvidia announced a major expansion of Japan’s AI infrastructure, including a large 140MW facility tied to robotics and physical AI efforts.