Japan's Justice Ministry to double immigration-related budget for FY 2027

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Justice Ministry will seek 80.7 billion yen ($507 million) in fiscal 2027 for measures related to immigration and foreign residen

The ministry is set to request a total of some ¥985.6 billion for the year from next April, up 15.7% from the fiscal 2026 initial budget level.

The ruling Democratic Party and the government on Tuesday stressed the need for the active role of fiscal policy and investment in future industries to support the country's economic growth. "Above all, we should focus our fiscal capacity on securing leadership in future industries," DP floor leader Han Byung-do said d

The freeze stems from a petition challenging an August 4 Knesset Finance Committee meeting held during the election recess.