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Japan: Budget Passes, Takaichi Prioritizes Defense Over Food Tax Cut

Apr 7, 2026 | 18:53 GMT

The upper house of Japan's Diet passed the general budget for fiscal year 2026 on April 7, with 122.3 trillion yen ($766 billion) in spending, up 6.2% from 2025. ...

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