All networks continued to give extensive coverage to the aftermath of the record rainfall in western Japan. NHK reported that the death toll has reached 175 and 62 remain missing.

Top stories in national dailies included reports on the aftermath of the record rainfall in western Japan (Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei); the U.S.’s release of a list of Chinese products that could be targeted with tariffs (Nikkei); and the passage of an election reform bill in the Upper House (Asahi).