The Myanmar-Thailand earthquake dominated coverage throughout the day as the death toll rose dramatically from 144 to over 1,600. Japanese media tracked the military junta's requests for international aid and reported two Japanese nationals injured in the disaster. By early afternoon, Japan announced plans to provide relief supplies.

In domestic policy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced relaxation of restrictions on local government employees holding second jobs, shifting from principle prohibition to allowing work that contributes to community development. Financial reporting focused on risks associated with management buyouts and debt-heavy privatizations.

Prime Minister Ishiba called for strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance, while Pentagon head Hegseth made his first visit to Japan for a war memorial service. Diplomatically significant, China indicated interest in cooperating with Japan and South Korea on North Korean denuclearization, potentially seeking to reduce U.S. regional influence.