Japan Hands Cash to Households in $240 Billion Coronavirus Plan

Japan Passes $240 Billion Coronavirus Plan With Cash for Households

TOKYO-Parliament passed a $240 billion spending plan that includes cash payments of over $900 to every person in Japan, following the U.S. in opening the public purse wide to address the coronavirus pandemic. Each household is set to receive ¥100,000, or about $935, a person, similar to a U.S.