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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Honshu, Japan. The epicenter was located at a depth of 40 kilometers. No tsunami warning has been issued.

Toyota's luxury brand Lexus has unveiled its first electric vehicle featuring three rows of seating. The model is scheduled for launch in Japan during the upcoming winter season.

In recent times, Japan has shown a tendency to make moves on issues related to WWII history and military security. The report notes these trends amidst shifting military security dynamics in the region. The survey results highlight shifting sentiments in Japan's defense policy. Three opposition parties requested that the government make prior notification to parliament mandatory, but this was not achieved. The survey results reflect growing sensitivity toward Japan's military movements. Fifty-six point six percent of respondents in a Kyodo News poll stated that lethal weapons should not be exported. The government's attempt to make prior parliamentary notification of such exports mandatory failed. While many respondents oppose exports, some supporters of the Liberal Democratic Party expressed cautious views on the matter.

Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura stated that the IMF floating rate label does not limit currency action. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 88 km NNW of Tatsugō, Japan, at a depth of 10 km.

E-commerce platform Qoo10 will exclusively sell professional baseball viewing tickets for an event at Tokyo Dome on August 3.

Japanese peace groups gathered in Tokyo to strongly oppose and express dissatisfaction with the government's recent actions. Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is debating whether to make prior notification to parliament mandatory for exporting lethal weapons, a proposal that failed to pass. In recent times, Japan has shown small shifts in issues related to WWII history and military security. The global situation is changing, and the world shares the same heat. Recent public opinion polls show that 56.6% of respondents believe Japan should not allow the export of lethal weapons, with many within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party also expressing caution. A portion of the public, 56.6%, believes that exporting lethal weapons should not be allowed, according to a Kyodo News poll.

Technical experts suggest that hacking the security systems of the upcoming Switch 2 console could take up to ten years. The difficulty of hacking the Nintendo Switch 2 console has been deemed extreme.

A 97-year-old man participated in a winter swimming event. The man stated he has his shotgun and his door, and that he is a veteran. He also mentioned his father is a veteran. The man referred to himself as a 'glommer' and mentioned his robot.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that the risk of human-to-human transmission of the Hanta virus is low, even if passengers from a suspected mass infection on an Atlantic High School cruise ship enter Japan. They are providing guidance on prevention and symptom recognition. The ministry is said preventative measures and public awareness. They are working with local health authorities to track any potential cases. They are urging the public to remain calm and follow standard hygiene practices. The ministry did not provide specific reasons for the downplaying or details on current Hanta virus activity. They advised the public to take standard precautions against rodent bites. The ministry issued a statement on Wednesday to downplay concerns. Further updates will be provided if the situation changes.