The Japanese government is considering putting off a tax increase that was supposed to fund the nation's defence spending. Speaking to Reuters, a "party source" on Monday revealed that the tax increase may be put off by a year to 2025.

Japan to contemplate pushing back defence spending tax hike to 2025 or beyond

The majority of Japanese citizens are against the government raising taxes to fund the nation's military expansion. On Sunday, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported that as per its survey, more than 60 per cent of the people are against the decision.

Japan citizens oppose government plans to increase taxes to fund $320 billion military expansion

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Japan to contemplate pushing back defence spending tax hike to 2025 or beyond

Japan citizens oppose government plans to increase taxes to fund $320 billion military expansion