13:26⇢Nissan's EV Production Talks
⌨Japanese media continues to emphasize the economic developments surrounding Nissan's collaboration talks with Foxconn on electric vehicle production in Japan, a move potentially critical for the Oppama plant's future (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Concurrently, the nation is grappling with a 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave, triggering heatstroke alerts across 19 prefectures (The Japan Times). A new local story also highlights community resilience, with a flood-hit coffee shop offering gratitude (Yahoo News Japan).