Japan’s new PM
New office to wade into tens of billions of dollars in programs
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has picked Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, right, to lead a new government efficiency office. (Photos by Ken Suzuki, Yuka Furubayashi)
TAISHU YUASA
November 23, 2025 00:25 JST
TOKYO — Japan’s government plans to set up an office as early as next week to review subsidies and tax breaks, part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge of responsible spending.