mr. iokibe. >> that was makoto iokibe, the chair of the government's advisory panel on reconstruction. >>> nhk world's political commentator is with us tonight. masao, japan's basic reconstruction policy seems straight forward but tell us about the issues regarding funding. >> well, the massive rebuilding project is supposed to help the world's third largest economy pull out of a post-disaster slump. and with moderate growth. but covering the huge cost is proving to be a challenge. the government considered a temporary tax hike to raise about $128 billion to fund part of the reconstruction. essentially to redeem bonds. but strong opposition from within prime minister naoto kan's own ruling democratic party forced him to abandon the idea for now. opinions remain divided over if or when taxes should be raised. some ruling party members against the hike insisting that it will slow down the economy. the government plans to mainly increase court access but it hasn't announced a target, the income, corporate or consumption tax. >> what's the background of the inclusion of a renewable energy pla