Japan-India Rail Push: PM Sanae Takaichi wrapped up a “memorable” India visit, with Japan backing a 2027 start for priority sections of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail and inviting Japanese firms into future 7,000-km corridors. Yen Watch: Tokyo markets tracked global risk sentiment as the yen stayed under pressure, with traders weighing intervention risk after recent currency swings. Births at Record Low: Japan’s births hit a record low for the tenth straight year, underscoring how aging and low fertility keep shrinking the young population. Newborn “Baby Hatch” Update: A Tokyo hospital reported 20 infants accepted through its baby-hatch system in the first year, alongside confidential births. Tech & Markets: Kioxia began shipping next-gen memory samples as chip shares rebounded, helping lift the Nikkei. Health Research: A Japanese study linked lower vitamin C levels in older adults to reduced gray matter and weaker brain network connectivity. Culture & Pop: Crunchyroll and Sony set a 4K/IMAX U.S.-Canada re-release of Akira on Sept. 4, while new anime cast and theme-song updates kept fans busy.