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Cybersecurity & Finance: Japan’s three megabanks are expected to get access to Anthropic’s tightly guarded AI model “Mythos” (Claude Mythos) in about two weeks, prompting a fresh public-private working group to tackle cybersecurity risks to the financial system. Energy Security: Prime Minister Takaichi says Japan can cover at least 70% of its June crude oil target via diversified routes, so no third release from national reserves is planned—while oil wholesaler Idemitsu remains confident supplies can be secured even with Hormuz-linked disruption. Cost of Living: Japan household spending fell in March for the fourth straight month, with food down as prices rose. Markets: The yen stayed near 157.7 as bond and inflation worries pushed yields higher, while the Nikkei swung with chip-stock profit-taking and Middle East risk. Supply Chain Shock: Calbee is switching some snack packaging to black-and-white because Iran-war disruptions are squeezing naphtha-linked ink supplies.

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