Japan’s government is offering 1m yen ($7,500) per child to families who move out of greater Tokyo, in an attempt to reverse population decline in the regions. Families hoping to secure an easy payday before returning to the capital will be disappointed, however. After the higher payments are factored in, a family with two children could be eligible for up to 5m yen. The government is hoping 10,000 people will have moved from Tokyo to rural areas by 2027, it added. The latest attempt to reinvigorate the regions comes amid yet another drop in Japan’s population.

Source: The Guardian January 04, 2023 09:23 UTC