Japan-Australia Diplomacy: Tokyo played down Anthony Albanese’s “melon” podcast remarks, saying the Japanese side was told he didn’t comment as reported and stressing the May dinner helped build trust. North Korea Missile Tests: Pyongyang fired another ballistic missile, with Japan saying it landed outside its EEZ, as Seoul and Washington prepare for major drills. Typhoon Chan-hom Impacts Kanto: A typhoon made landfall in Japan’s Kanto region, with warnings for flooding, river rises, and heavy rain across wide areas. Local Life & Housing: Interest is growing in “jikka-jimai,” the process of disposing of family homes after parents die or move, as families weigh costs, safety, and neighbor disputes. Business & Industry: Former Toyota president Hiroshi Okuda, a key driver of the Prius and Toyota’s global rise, died at 93. Entertainment & Culture: Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures secured distribution rights for Makoto Shinkai’s next film (excluding Asia, with India included). Sports: Japan’s sumo welcomed Mongolian-born Joshoyu, who vowed a fast climb toward sekitori. Health: A large Japanese study links moderate fish intake with lower all-cause and cerebrovascular mortality risk.