The government plans to expand eligibility to include people taking up jobs in agriculture, medicine and welfare, as well as ...

"Also, living in Tokyo is not essential anymore because teleworking ... In addition, Japan can’t expect a surge in the number of foreigners moving in to the country, Okada said.

To receive the aid, applicants must find regional jobs through special websites operated by prefectural governments or continue the jobs they had prior to moving out of Tokyo by working remotely ...