As Japan's new cabinet rolls into action, the focus shifts to an increase in defense power. However, the primary concern derives from finding suitable sources of funding to back this initiative. While the timeline for the defense boost remains unclear, the where is presumably throughout Japan, and the cabinet's rationale circles boosting national security. The cabinet is currently exploring various potential methods to gather the needed resources.

Japan's constitution articulates the country's commitment to pacifism, which is strongly ingrained in Japanese society. Still, increasing regional threats have spurred conversations regarding defense enhancement. The discourse is delicate, as balancing national security interests with the financial burdens it ensues, alongside maintaining Japan's pacifist identity, becomes challenging.

In contrast, the United States and many EU countries usually have sizeable defense budgets and a more global military presence. Nevertheless, just like Japan, they constantly grapple with debates over defense spending and its implications for fiscal policy and national security.