The House of Councilors Budget Committee held a public hearing to hear opinions from experts regarding the new fiscal year's budget proposal. Experts recommended by each party gave their opinions on measures to counter the declining birthrate and strengthen defense capabilities.
The price of imported goods such as fertilizers and domestic food items will rise, and both agricultural producers and consumers will be hit hard, one expert said. The legal status of drones operated by the Self-Defense Forces is at the level of private operators, and is not designed for emergencies.