Japan reboots DOGE-style spending review in hunt for funds for Takaichi pledges

By Makiko Yamazaki and Tamiyuki KiharaJapan's government said on Friday it would reboot its spending review, widening scrutiny of tens of billions of dollars in public funds and subsidies as it seeks funding sources for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's costly policy pledges.The renewed push under J…