By Laurenz Van de Sande — CryptoNewsHub
Brussels / New York — December 26, 2025 | 13:04 CET

TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that Japan’s fiscal 2026 budget is designed to finance “important policies” while laying the groundwork for what she described as a seamlessly stronger economy, underscoring the government’s push to balance growth, security and long-term competitiveness.

In a post on X, Ms. Takaichi said the general account budget would total ¥122.3 trillion, supported by projected tax revenues of ¥83.7 trillion. New government bond issuance is expected to reach ¥29.6 trillion, reflecting continued reliance on debt financing as Japan navigates higher spending priorities.

The cabinet approved the budget earlier in the day, according to the prime minister. She said allocations would rise for defense capabilities, as well as for initiatives tied to Green Transformation, or GX, and the semiconductor sector — areas the government has identified as central to economic resilience and national security.

The budget framework signals Tokyo’s intent to stimulate growth while investing heavily in strategic industries, even as questions persist about fiscal sustainability in a country with one of the world’s highest public debt levels.

Officials offered few additional details on the specific programs to be funded, but the emphasis on defense, clean energy and chip manufacturing aligns with broader efforts to strengthen supply chains and reduce vulnerability to global shocks.

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