The USD/JPY exchange rate fell to the ¥159 range per dollar for the first time in three weeks. The article includes headlines on multiple domestic and international events, with each event reported separately.
In the foreign exchange market, the USD/JPY exchange rate was observed falling to the ¥159 range per dollar for the first time in three weeks. Specific figures for the local time and date concerning market movements are provided in the article, but no subsequent updates are included.
In news related to the Imperial family, an exchange immediately before the Emperor took a photograph, prompted by Empress Masako, drew attention, and reports said that the photograph was taken using the Emperor's own smartphone. On social media, there has been interest in the possibility that the photograph could be sent to Princess Aiko.
In domestic accident and disaster-related news, reports said that a multiple-vehicle accident occurred on the Daini Shinmei Road in Kobe, seriously injuring a man in his 50s in a kei car. Reports also covered events including a road collapse and interruption of traffic in Midori Ward, Chiba, and an inflow of earth and sediment in Nagara Town.