Japan-US Security: Japan’s GSDF dismissed an officer over an alleged knife break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, a fresh reminder of how tense diplomacy can turn into security incidents. Economy & Markets: Tokyo’s core inflation rose to 1.8% in August, strengthening the case for a BOJ rate hike as investors watch bond-yield moves and currency dynamics. Currency Intervention: Japan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen in yen support in July-August, while the U.S. Treasury said it used foreign-currency assets to swap into yen—both sides signaling the stakes of “disorderly” FX. Science & Industry: Rigaku and Tohoku University launched a new X-ray metrology research institute to train the next generation of researchers. Culture & Society: Hiroshima’s ex-mayor Takashi Hiraoka warned Japan’s pacifist path is being forgotten as the 81st atomic bombing anniversary nears. Sports: Miyu Yamashita grabbed a share of the lead at TPC Boston ahead of the weekend, while Japan’s Rei Sakamoto qualified for the U.S. Open by beating Kei Nishikori in qualifying. Arts: Yayoi Kusama, the polka-dot and “Infinity Mirror Rooms” icon, died at 97 in Tokyo.