Overview
- Nissan confirmed it will sell the land and building of its Yokohama global headquarters for ¥97 billion and lease it back for 20 years to continue operations there.
- The automaker said it will book a ¥739 billion special profit in the fiscal year ending March 2026 and direct proceeds to digitalization efforts and research and development.
- The Sendai High Court Akita Branch ruled that the maximum 3.13-fold disparity in vote weight in July’s Upper House election was in a constitutional state of unconstitutionality.
- Russia publicized President Vladimir Putin’s awarding of medals to developers of the nuclear‑powered Burevestnik cruise missile and the nuclear‑capable Poseidon torpedo following reported test successes.
- Sapporo replaced glass smoke barriers with more shatter‑resistant resin panels at Sapporo Station and plans updated inspection standards, as authorities also reported a school bus rear‑end crash in Takaishi, Osaka, that left 10 with minor injuries.