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Japan’s Top Court Opens Bail Review as U.S. Shutdown Cancels Futenma Event and LDP Leaders Weigh Runoff Plans

The judicial step follows the Okawara Kakoki wrongful‑conviction case in which a detained cancer patient died after bail was denied.

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Overview

  • The Supreme Court signaled it will discuss how bail is handled, responding to the wrongful‑conviction case tied to Okawara Kakoki and the death of a detained former adviser.
  • The U.S. Marine Corps canceled the Oct. 4–5 open‑day at Futenma Air Station in Okinawa due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government.
  • Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his government will continue detailed explanations to businesses over U.S. tariff measures and has set up a special consultation desk.
  • LDP senior adviser Taro Aso and former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met on Oct. 2 and, according to NHK, exchanged views on how to approach a potential runoff in the Oct. 4 party vote.
  • Opposition parties are assessing possible cooperation with the ruling side to advance policy goals, reflecting recalculations ahead of the LDP leadership outcome.