Major policy spending will remain capped at ¥71 trillion ($905 billion) but up to ¥2 trillion will be earmarked to finance an economic growth strategy, according to draft guidelines for the initial fiscal 2013 budget.
The spending, excluding debt-servicing and other costs, will stay at the same level as this year, signaling a focus on maintaining fiscal discipline as public finances deteriorate.
In all, the size of the entire budget will exceed ¥90 trillion.