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Japan, the United States, and South Korea agreed to stand united against regional threats from China and North Korea, and to strengthen energy security by tapping supplies of U.S. liquefied natural gas. The three countries also reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea's complete denuclearization and expressed their serious concerns over its growing military cooperation with Russia.

Trade Minister Yoji Muto's visit to Washington failed to secure assurances from the U.S. administration regarding exemptions from the planned tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles. While Muto did gain "some understanding" from his U.S. counterparts, working-level officials from both countries will continue discussions in the coming days.

Terumi Tanaka, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, criticized the Japanese government's decision to skip the anti-nuclear weapons meeting, calling it "pathetic and disappointing." He emphasized the importance of Japan sharing its experiences with atomic bomb victims and argued against the wartime "endurance doctrine.

The Research Center for Space Agriculture and Horticulture at Chiba University is developing innovative techniques for growing crops on the moon, aiming to establish a space farm by the 2040s. Their research not only benefits lunar exploration but also contributes to advancements in sustainable agriculture on Earth.

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida is stepping down after the company reported disappointing financial results and the collapse of merger talks with Honda. Uchida's replacement will be Ivan Espinosa, currently the company's chief planning officer, who has been with Nissan since 2003 and has extensive experience in product planning, including the push towards electric vehicles.