The financing is seen as critical because Japanese banks have been reluctant to fund long-term U.S. infrastructure projects, citing the high cost of raising U.S. dollars

US banks like JPMorgan are nearing financing agreements for Japan's investment pledge. Japanese banks face high costs for dollar funding, limiting their participation. Tokyo seeks…

JPMorgan and other US banks are close to agreeing on financing support for projects under Japans $550 billion US investment pledge, according to sources. The move could help Tokyo…