Daily brief
Japan and South Korea are set to strengthen energy cooperation and supply chain ties, with Japanese Prime Minister visiting Seoul for a two-day summit. The leaders are expected to affirm a partnership focused on stable energy supply, marking a key diplomatic engagement between the neighbors.
A bid-rigging scandal has emerged in the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project, with multiple reports of suspected collusion among contractors.
Threats against a Communist Party journalist have raised questions about press freedom and safety.
Japan plans to file criminal charges against the captain killed in a boat accident in Nago.
Okinawa Governor acknowledged that the Osprey crash influenced the recent election outcome.