Ishiba pledges cash handout for all citizens ahead of election
Ishiba pledges cash handout for all citizens ahead of election On June 13, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (石場茂, いしばしげる, イシバシゲル) announced a ¥20,000 ($139) cash handout for every citizen, with an additional ¥20,000 for children and low-income households, as a key campaign pledge for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ahead of the July […]