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The Imperial Household Agency’s 2025 Instagram budget soars to $170,000, boosting public relations for royal activities.

Democratic Party's Tamaki highlights $70 billion income tax rise for workers, calling for refunds amid $110 billion tax revenue growth.

Welfare applications rose 2.8% in early 2024, surpassing COVID-19 support cuts as high prices strain household budgets.

Japan's Ministry of Education estimates free school lunches need $3 billion yearly, citing fairness and disparity concerns.

Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato states that record tax revenue in fiscal 2025 doesn't justify large-scale tax cuts.

The "single tax" or Child and Childcare Support Fund, starting in April 2026, aims to aid families with children. How much does it cost and what is it for?

LDP's Onodera asks the Democratic Party to address the $11 billion tax gap in their proposal to raise the tax-free income threshold.

The ruling party plans to include a 1.23 million yen barrier in next year's tax reform, following a break with the Democratic Party for the People.

The Democratic Party of Japan storms out after just 10 minutes of talks with LDP on raising the $6,800 income tax threshold.

From 2024, Ibaraki Prefecture will allow applicants of any nationality to take Japanese exams and utilize language skills on the job.

LDP and Komeito propose raising the income cap to $8,100 and implementing defense tax hikes on corporate and tobacco taxes by 2026.

Nara Governor Makoto Yamashita explains K-pop event amid protests, saying it provides valuable interaction for young people in Japan.