Overview

• - The Internal Affairs Ministry effectively ended reward‑point giveaways for furusato donations starting Oct. 1, citing practices that undermined the program’s public‑interest intent after record contributions in fiscal 2024.
• - Following media reports that Nissan is weighing a sale of shares in Yokohama F·Marinos’ operating company, Yokohama’s mayor said he wants the club to continue and pledged to protect community benefits, while Kanagawa’s governor promised close information‑sharing on economic and employment impacts.
• - Economic association leader Takeshi Niinami resigned as representative secretary‑general on Sept. 30, a move that follows police scrutiny linked to supplements and his earlier exit as Suntory Holdings chair, with attention now on succession and maintaining the group’s voice.
• - A senior Kudo‑kai member is set to have a life sentence finalized for involvement in four violent cases, including the fatal 2011 shooting of a construction firm executive in Kitakyushu, according to court reporting.
• - The Takarazuka Revue named Yui Otoiro as the Snow Troupe’s next top daughter role, with her appointment taking effect on Feb. 23, 2026.