Japan to hand out 1.2 trillion yen to its citizens

yomiuri.co.jp — Under the government's new economic stimulus package, it has been proposed that 12,000 yen be distributed to each citizen and permanent resident, with an additional 8,000 yen to those aged 18 or younger and 65 or older, as cash benefits. There's no word on foreigners with work visa's, and no salary limit has been set for eligibility.