The government plans to spend about ¥6.5 trillion between fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2020 on measures to rebuild areas damaged by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, and the subsequent nuclear calamity.
By comparison, in fiscal 2011 to fiscal 2015, which was designated as an intensive reconstruction period, the government expects to spend a total of ¥26.3 trillion.
Reconstruction minister Wataru Takeshita conveyed the plan to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday.