The Japan Times is reporting that Japan confirmed a joint yen intervention with the United States, marking the first such coordinated action since 2011. It said the move signals readiness for further intervention.
The outlet also reported that Prime Minister Takaichi visited quake-struck Kumamoto almost a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. It said the disaster has killed at least 38 people and left over 9,200 in evacuation shelters.
Separately, The Japan Times said former justice minister Masako Mori called for an independent probe into Japan's public prosecutors. Mori stated that a succession of recent scandals indicates the service can no longer be trusted to investigate itself.
In other news, The Japan Times reported that organizers are working to balance the tone for a Hiroshima A-bomb children’s exhibit. It said the new exhibit will feature selective materials for children to view, aiming to foster thoughts about peace rather than just horror.
Globally, The Japan Times is reporting that U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are set to begin Monday after he scrapped an attack. Trump suggested a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be close and affirmed he would continue to pursue a path to end Iran's nuclear program.