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Japanese children may soon have
on their faces and money in their
. As part of a covid-19-related stimulus package, Japan's
is planning to give ¥100,000 ($880) to all children under the
of 19. Around 20 million children, from
to 18-year-olds, will receive the one-time payment. The
is part of an election
from Japan's newly-elected Prime Minister. During campaigning, he vowed to help "people in
," such as part-time workers and families with small children. Officials say the money will be given regardless of the financial
of a child's family. All children in any one family will receive the
. The plan is expected to cost around ¥2 trillion ($17.6 billion).
