India-Japan Summit: PM Sanae Takaichi heads to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, with economic security, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime cooperation on the agenda. Currency Deal Talks: Japan and India are also eyeing a yen-rupee settlement framework to cut reliance on the US dollar, potentially via direct yen/rupee transactions. Economic Security vs Rare Earths: Tokyo is pushing deeper cooperation with India after China detained two Japanese nationals tied to rare-earth magnet exports and expanded export controls. Yen at 40-Year Low: Japan warned it’s ready to intervene as the yen slides near four-decade lows, with officials citing inflation and household pressure. Tourism Squeeze: Japan triples the international departure tax to 3,000 yen and hikes visa fees, aiming to curb overtourism. Imperial Succession: Japan’s lawmakers move toward revising the Imperial House Law, including options that would allow certain male-line descendants to be adopted into the household. Public Safety: In Nagoya, a man sprayed a substance believed to be bear repellent inside a post office, injuring eight. Tech & Work: Tokushima boosts bonuses for staff using generative AI, while Japan’s education ministry plans flexible “special curriculum” options for students refusing to attend school. Sports: Japan’s World Cup run ends with a 2-1 loss to Brazil; coach Carlo Ancelotti praised patience as Gabriel Martinelli scored late.