TOKYO -- The Japanese government is planning to offer up to 1 million yen ($9,500) to people who move to rural areas while continuing to do their jobs in Tokyo remotely.
Economy
Japan to offer $9,000 to remote workers in countryside
Money to help those who want keep their Tokyo jobs but live elsewhere
The the COVID-19 pandemic could prove a boon for rural areas if the growth of remote work lets keep their jobs in Tokyo. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Kosaku Mimura)
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