Japan’s second-largest city and Kanagawa’s capital
Australian actor Paul Hogan has dismissed Pauline Hanson’s monoculture proposal as out of step with the country’s diverse society. Hanson’s National Press Club address has triggered polling swings, with Labor gaining in Newspoll and Redbridge, while One Nation’s popularity slips. Experts say Hanson’s monoculture concept misreads Japan’s demographics and ignores Australia’s own diversity.
Global automakers have updated forecasts as the yen sits around ¥150-¥160 per dollar. Toyota lifts its full-year operating profit outlook; Nissan reports a quarterly reversal to profit with improving US and Japan demand amid currency dynamics and regional disruptions.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki, Japan, at a depth of 70 km. No tsunami threat has been reported. About 37 people have been injured across Tokyo and five prefectures as residents woke to the tremor; trains faced delays but Shinkansen services run normally. A government task force is evaluating damage and authorities urge caution for a week.