India-Japan Summit: Japan’s media is upbeat about the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi, spotlighting tighter cooperation on economic security, AI, semiconductors, defence tech, clean energy, and supply-chain resilience as China’s pressure grows. Leadership Wrap: PM Sanae Takaichi concluded a three-day visit and returned to Tokyo after Modi talks, with both sides describing the trip as a “highly successful” step toward shared horizons. New Deals: The summit produced 100+ business agreements plus government memoranda, including a first defence co-development arrangement and a broader roadmap linking AI, critical minerals, and energy resilience. China Response: Beijing warned that India-Japan cooperation “should not target” third parties, framing it as a bid to avoid “exclusive cliques.” Mobility Push: Japan backed India’s 2027 MAHSR timeline and a next-generation mobility partnership, while also looking beyond the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. Yen Watch: Japan’s finance minister reiterated Tokyo’s readiness to act as the yen steadied after a sharp move, keeping intervention risk in focus. Immigration Fees: Japan plans steep residence permit fee hikes for foreign nationals, with public input starting and a target implementation date of Oct. 1. Local Governance: A Yawata mayor’s decision to take maternity leave sparked a nationwide debate over whether elected officials should step aside. Earthquake: A 6.1 quake struck off Japan’s southwest islands near Okinawa with no major damage reported.