Hokkaido governor proposes 2026 budget focused on AI and digital transformation

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Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki announced the prefecture's budget for fiscal year 2026, totaling 3.1681 trillion yen, a 3.9% increase from the previous year. The budget prioritizes AI and digital transformation initiatives, marking a critical point for the governor's second term policies in food, energy, and digital sectors. Despite increased tax revenues, rising welfare costs and a significant revenue shortfall necessitated drawing down the fiscal stabilization fund, highlighting ongoing financial challenges.


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