Erica Yokoyama

Bloomberg News economy and government reporter in Tokyo, covering Japan’s fiscal and monetary policy, economic indicators, and government affairs. She joined Bloomberg in 2019 after completing a master’s degree in sociology at the University of Oxford. ([fccj.or.jp](https://www.fccj.or.jp/number-1-shimbun-article/new-fccj-members-august-2022?utm_source=openai))

Japan’s ¥370 Trillion Investment Plan Tests Its Fiscal Limits

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is betting that ¥370 trillion in public and private investment can revive growth and strengthen the country’s economic and security position. Bloomberg’s documentary examines the plan’s prospects as Japan contends with a weak yen, rising living costs, a shrinking workforce and heavy public debt—and as Takaichi’s harder stance on defense and China adds to the risks.

Bloomberg OriginalsOct 23, 20265 min read