Japan's Industry Ministry is considering ending the Cool Japan Fund following cumulative losses of ¥54 billion in fiscal 2025.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is reviewing options to scrap the Cool Japan Fund. This step follows the fund's reported losses totaling ¥54 billion for the fiscal year 2025.
The plan to end the fund remains under consideration as of the latest reports. No final decision has been announced.
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