Published: Dec 26, 2025, 21:19 IST | Updated: Dec 26, 2025, 21:19 IST
Japan has passed a record national budget as the coalition government ramps up defence spending for 2026, reflecting growing security concerns in the Indo-Pacific. The move has sparked protests across the country, with demonstrators urging the government to ban arms exports and warning against militarisation. The budget highlights Japan’s shifting defence posture amid regional tensions.