Daily brief
Envoys from 30 NATO countries are set to visit Japan this month to gain insights into its relations with the United States, according to TV reports. French President Macron, in an exclusive NHK interview in Japan, discussed topics including Trump, Iran, and China. Russia has warned that bilateral relations with Japan are at an all-time low.
Hokkaido has returned a rifle to a hunter after a court canceled the revocation of his license.
The Osaka assembly has urged a former lawmaker to resign over an insurance scandal.
Philippine-Japan ties are described as crucial for regional security.