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Defense Supply Shock: The U.S. has told Japan Tomahawk cruise missile deliveries will slip by as much as two years, with Washington prioritizing replenishing stocks after heavy use in the Iran conflict—raising pressure on Japan’s standoff plans. Immigration Crackdown: Japan’s Immigration Services Agency plans to hunt visa overstayers and illegal workers using social-media monitoring and “cyber patrol” units, while Ibaraki is paying whistleblowers 10,000 yen for tips that lead to enforcement. Japan–China Glimmer of Dialogue: Japan’s trade minister held a brief, first minister-level chat with China’s commerce chief since the Taiwan-related diplomatic freeze, including a request to ensure safety of Japanese nationals after a Shanghai knife attack. Sports Spotlight: Daizen Maeda scored as Celtic completed a Scottish Cup double, Roki Sasaki steadied the Dodgers after early trouble, and Japan’s Tao Okamoto won Cannes Best Actress. Culture & Lifestyle: Composting at home is spreading via compact systems, and a Shoei helmet museum in Ibaraki drew 11,000+ visitors over Golden Week.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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