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Japan's Budget Hits Record 122 Trillion Yen Amid Aging Crisis

8/31/2025

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Japan's fiscal 2026 budget requests exceed 122 trillion yen, a record high for the third consecutive year.
The Health Ministry requested 34.8 trillion yen to address rising social security costs from an aging population.
The Finance Ministry seeks 32.4 trillion yen for increasing debt-servicing costs related to bond repayments.
Medical fees increased by 1.5% to 48 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, influenced by demographic changes and medical advancements.

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Japan's fiscal 2026 budget requests exceed 122 trillion yen, a record high for the third consecutive year.
The Health Ministry requested 34.8 trillion yen to address rising social security costs from an aging population.
The Finance Ministry seeks 32.4 trillion yen for increasing debt-servicing costs related to bond repayments.
Medical fees increased by 1.5% to 48 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, influenced by demographic changes and medical advancements.