Inspired by the U.S., but With a Different Tone

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Japan’s DOGE effort draws loose inspiration from the U.S. model previously led by Elon Musk under the Trump administration.
While the U.S. version leaned on spectacle—chainsaw and all—Japan aims for measured, data-driven reform.
The focus:

Inefficient tax breaks

Underperforming corporate incentives

Spending programs with little measurable impact
Major reforms are expected to begin in FY 2027, after a rigorous review of hundreds of tax and subsidy programs.