10:21⇢Takaichi's Aso Alliance
⌨Japanese media continues to heavily focus on Sanae Takaichi's LDP leadership, specifically her cabinet appointments favoring Aso and allies while creating party divisions (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). Nikkei Shimbun also notes Komeito's concerns about party unity. Separately, Yahoo News Japan reports on a post-war 80-year outlook, and international media still assesses Takaichi's rise (Japan Business Press).