Japan's Forex Special Account Surplus Hits ¥5 Trillion Mark

The Japanese government's foreign exchange special account has seen its surplus decrease to ¥5.056 trillion at the end of fiscal 2025, according to a Finance Ministry report.

This marks a decline from the previous year's record high by ¥303.8 billion, but still ranks as the second-largest surplus on record.

The account's surplus is bolstered by higher foreign interest rates and a weak yen, leading to increased investment income.

The government plans to transfer ¥3.13 trillion from the special account to its general account in fiscal 2026, with ¥752 billion earmarked for strengthening defense capabilities.