Japan gov't seeks major budget hike for immigration control, Japanese language measures

TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Justice has earmarked 80.7 billion yen (about $504.3 million) in its initial budget request for fiscal 2027 to cover the

PoliticsSearch for ineffective tax incentives falls short, adding to funding questionsJapan aims to encourage individuals to buy government bonds and businesses to raise employee pay through tax code changes. (Nikkei photo collage)YUKI SEKIGUCHISeptember 1, 2026 05:31 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's government ministries are seeki

TOKYO: Japan's defence ministry requested a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen (US$55.6 billion) on Monday (Aug 31) as Tokyo looks to artificial intelligence to speed up decision-making in the face of a tense security environment.The final budget reportedly could reach 10 trillion yen as Tokyo undergoes a sweeping upgra