Japan aims to ignite 'animal spirits' with $2.3tn plan

Growth minister says strategy can inspire belief in country's global competitiveness

Minoru Kiuchi, minister of state for economic and fiscal policy, told Nikkei Asia that innovation-driven economic growth would help secure Japan's international standing. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi) 

TOKYO -- The minister in charge of Japan's growth strategy has said a 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) investment plan -- its largest ever -- is designed to rekindle the country's animal spirits and raise its global standing.