Politics
Finance Ministry now tasked with finding more programs for elimination
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (third from left) speaks at a meeting of cabinet ministers on the review of special tax measures and subsidies. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
RIHO NAGAO
September 15, 2026 07:18 JST
TOKYO — Japanese ministries and agencies show limited enthusiasm for cost reductions, as the government’s DOGE‑inspired efficiency drive has yielded only modest proposed savings of 17 billion yen (approximately $110 million) to date.
