Takaichi administration to implement “rice coupons” to combat rising prices, expand existing local subsidies

TL;DR Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki's proposal to handout rice coupons is being considered to be included in the comprehensivve economic package being compiled. hese coupons can be used to purchase rice and other items. The government is also considering expanding the priority support local grants, the use of which is decided by local governments, and clearly stating that these coupons will be used as recommended by the national government. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has advocated a "responsible and proactive fiscal policy," and attention was focused on how she would bring her own unique style to this first economic package.