The monthly child allowance, which is typically ¥10,000 to ¥15,000, will reportedly be raised for June by ¥10,000.
“I think it’s a role of the government to prepare the safety net for people who are seriously in need,” she said.
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Passengers wearing masks head to work at a train station in Tokyo on Monday. | REUTERS
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