Overview

• The directive follows a July 2 report that a lamp plate fastener was missing in flight, which triggered on‑site inspections at Japan Air Commuter.
• Inspectors found at least 212 cases since 2018 where required work was not done and 221 skipped post‑repair safety confirmations, with related records also absent.
• Following the Liberal Democratic Party’s new executive lineup, party chief Sanae Takaichi met Komeito’s leader to continue talks on maintaining their coalition, as Komeito seeks its concerns addressed.
• In Naha, the protective roof over Shuri Castle’s main hall has been removed, revealing the red exterior for the first time since the 2019 fire, with completion reported for next autumn.
• Local actions range from FY2024 coastal debris in Hiyama rising to 228.9 tons—driven by 107.8 tons collected in Esashi—to Asahikawa’s citywide expansion of its “Mimamoriai” search network and a ¥1.21 million donation in Tomakomai to support young carers.