The government is considering offering pregnant women coupons worth 100,000 yen per newborn from the pregnancy stage as part of a financial support package being considered, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
The related budget is expected to be included in a second supplementary budget for this fiscal year, with the program likely to be a key part of a comprehensive package of economic measures to be compiled later this month.
The ruling parties are finalizing the details of the program, with the value of the coupons expected to be worth 100,000 yen per child, with no income cap for recipients.
