House of Councilors Budget Committee opening delayed by 2 hours due to opposition from constituents. Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said that the Liberal Democratic Party's explanation regarding Prime Minister Kishida's interviews with Abe faction executives was insufficient.
The opening of the meeting was delayed by two hours. The ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to vote on the budget bill in the committee and plenary session after questions. The new budget bill is expected to be passed and enacted with a majority of votes from the ruling parties.