Takaichi's new economic blueprint for Japan: 4 things to know

PoliticsPM is betting that public spending can be turned into lasting productivity gainsJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the House of Councillors budget committee in Tokyo on June 22. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)AKANE OKUTSUJuly 21, 2026 14:38 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approved its annual economic and fiscal policy blueprint on Tuesday, laying out a long-term plan to lift growth through public-private investment while redefining the government's approach to fiscal discipline.