01:38⇢Nikkei Plummets, America's Strongman Year
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on economic shifts, particularly the Nikkei average's sharp decline below 50,000 yen (Nikkei Shimbun). This comes amid continued scrutiny of the US political landscape, including Trump's foreign policy and the upcoming US presidential election (Yahoo News Japan, Japan Business Press, Nikkei Asia). Debates over Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet choices also persist (The Japan Times).