Imperial Succession Debate: A Jiji Press poll finds 39.5% support for a government plan to let sons of male-line adoptees from former imperial branches ascend the throne, while 26.9% oppose—showing a divided public as the Imperial House Law revision moves through parliament. Health Policy: A health ministry panel backs a notification system for “smoking-oriented” facilities to improve enforcement against passive smoking, but stops short of tightening rules on heated tobacco products. National Security & Courts: Japan’s Upper House committee approved a bill to revise the retrial system, aiming to limit prosecutors’ appeals and speed relief for wrongful-conviction victims, with enactment set for Friday. AI & Robotics Industrial Push: Nvidia and Fujitsu, alongside major robot makers, unveiled Japan’s “physical AI” push and a broader Nvidia Cosmos effort, citing labor shortages and Japan’s manufacturing strengths; separately, Japan plans to buy 27,500 Rubin chips for a government-backed AI infrastructure project. Cybersecurity Guidance: Japan’s CISA and partners urged software firms to set up coordinated vulnerability disclosure programs with security researchers. Diplomacy: Japan’s envoy met Nepal’s foreign and education officials, discussing cooperation in education, energy and development. Regional Security: South Korea, the U.S. and Japan reaffirmed trilateral cooperation against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. Public Safety & Law: Police warned cosplay fans that WWII-style military uniforms and replica weapons can trigger criminal scrutiny if they mislead the public or violate arms rules. Food Supply Disruption: A cyberattack on Nichirei disrupted refrigerated logistics, causing shipment delays that hit major chains including KFC and Kura Sushi.