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flag Japan's debt hit a record $8.6 trillion by end-2025, exceeding twice its economy size, driven by rising spending and borrowing.

flag Japan's total debt hit a record 1,342.17 trillion yen ($8.6 trillion) by end-2025, exceeding twice the size of its economy, according to the Finance Ministry. flag The increase of 24.54 trillion yen was driven by rising social security, defense, and debt-servicing costs, with government bonds making up the largest share. flag Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal policy, including a large supplementary budget and plans to issue 11.7 trillion yen in new bonds, has raised concerns about long-term sustainability. flag The government projects debt will reach 1,473.5 trillion yen by March 2026, with rising borrowing costs potentially forcing future spending cuts.

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