Japan-India Summit: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi’s first India visit produced 16 outcomes and three joint statements, with fresh pledges of about $12.5 billion from 150 firms across defense, supply chains, energy resilience and AI, as both sides push economic security and critical-minerals cooperation. Extreme Heat Cooperation: Taiwan and Japan signed an MoU to expand heat-protection tech and disaster preparedness, including long-term partnerships and practical cooling measures as heat waves intensify. Drone Rules Push: A Japanese industry leader urged Japan and Taiwan to align drone regulations to smooth defense-related cooperation. Currency & Markets: Tokyo’s yen weakness remains a live issue, with traders watching for possible intervention as markets react to rate and FX pressure. Disaster Aviation Funding: Japan is considering subsidies to help cover training costs for pilots of firefighting/disaster-relief and medical helicopters, aiming to keep services running as the pilot workforce ages. Pop Culture: A new “Gundam Base” store opened in London, while Crunchyroll confirmed “Black Torch” will debut July 4 and “The Apothecary Diaries” film is set for Dec. 11, 2026.