Japan's government and the ruling Democratic Party (DPJ) have agreed to temporarily raise taxes to pay for reconstruction after the deadly March earthquake.
The plan to raise 9.2tn yen ($120bn; £77bn) needs approval by the DPJ's coalition partner and the opposition party.
The plan to raise 9.2tn yen ($120bn; £77bn) needs approval by the DPJ's coalition partner and the opposition party.
