Daily brief
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Japan, with no tsunami warning issued. Japan has taken a firm stance against online abuse ahead of the Asian Games. Islamophobia is reportedly rising in Japan, with a lack of mosques and cemeteries noted.
Wildfires in a northeastern Japan town have been contained, the mayor declared, after burning 1,633 hectares over 11 days.
A mother was arrested in Tokyo for allegedly killing her 8-year-old daughter.