TOKYO - The Japanese government left unused about 130 billion yen ($807 million) from the over 6.8 trillion yen that was earmarked as the defense budget for fiscal 2023, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday, a move that could raise questions over the current record-level of defense buildup.
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