thejapantimes, The government decided an additional spending of ¥138.9 billion from its reserve funds under its fiscal 2024 budget to support areas hit by the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/japan-fresh-spending-for-noto-quake/ #japan #ishikawaearthquake #earthquakes #budgets #financeministry