Overview
- Fukushima police sent the 68-year-old microbus driver to prosecutors Saturday on suspicion of negligent driving after a Ban-etsu Expressway crash that killed a high school student, noting the bus had no dashcam and the driver said he misjudged his speed.
- Two top-ranked wrestlers withdrew Friday with medical paperwork, which leaves Hoshoryu carrying the lone yokozuna role before the summer tournament opens Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
- The Japan Sumo Association said Saturday the meet drew a record 4,241 prize-sponsorship flags across 15 days, the first time the tally has topped 4,000, with 30 new companies signing on.
- Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party posted stricter foreign-resident policy positions on its website Saturday, signaling a push to harden messaging before next year’s unified local elections.
- The Kanto university volleyball federation ruled six Nippon Sport Science University men’s league matches as forfeits Friday for conduct that violated the spirit of sport, and the team issued an apology.