Japan’s Record FY2026 Budget Passes Lower House Amid Criticism
Japan’s lower house passes record $769 billion FY2026 budget with reduced scrutiny, sparking opposition criticism. Defense spending hits new high as bill moves to upper house.
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Japan’s lower house passes record $769 billion FY2026 budget with reduced scrutiny, sparking opposition criticism. Defense spending hits new high as bill moves to upper house.
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