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Japan's government has approved a JPY122.31 trillion ($780 billion) budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026, aimed at advancing green transformation and energy modernization. Key allocations include JPY605 billion for renewable energy projects and significant funding for energy-saving upgrades, clean fuel adoption, and regional decarbonization initiatives, all supporting Japan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The budget also includes investments in experimental nuclear reactors and carbon management projects to meet ambitious emission reduction targets.