MLB & Japanese Sports: Rintaro Sasaki says “hard work” is ahead after signing with the Miami Marlins, choosing the majors path over returning to Stanford or joining Japan’s SoftBank Hawks. Football: JFA chief Tsuneyasu Miyamoto kept Hajime Moriyasu on a short-term deal through the Asian Cup, aiming to lift Japan’s rankings while also planning a “breath of fresh air” afterward. Public Health & Demographics: Japan’s women’s life expectancy rose to 87.33 years for the 41st straight year at the top globally; men hit 81.35 and slipped to seventh. Safety & Tourism: Japan will roll out road-safety measures for foreign drivers of rental cars, starting near major airports, after accidents involving left-hand traffic and right turns surged. Environment & Accountability: TEPCO completed the 21st Fukushima wastewater ocean discharge, releasing 7,894 tons. Culture & Travel: Tokyo’s Kagurazaka hosts the Awa Odori festival July 24-25, while Doraemon Square returns to Roppongi Hills through Aug. 23. Geopolitics: Japan’s foreign minister Motegi had a brief contact with China’s Wang Yi on ASEAN sidelines, which Beijing denied. World Heritage: UNESCO asks Japan to improve Sado Island mine signage, including forced-labor history tied to Korean Peninsula workers. Business & Trade: Japan’s trade minister called new US forced-labor tariffs “regrettable,” saying Tokyo confirmed no extra tariffs beyond last year’s deal.