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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.

Japan, the largest contributor to the International Criminal Court (ICC), did not join a joint statement condemning the US sanctions against the court, choosing to prioritize its relationship with the US over its commitment to the rule of law. This decision has drawn criticism from some who see it as tacit approval of the US attack on the ICC.