On October 28, 2026, the Japanese government announced that it is considering a new income‑linked benefit system to be introduced in fiscal year 2027. The proposal would allow the benefit amount to be increased by up to 50 % based on the number of children in a household. The measure is aimed at middle‑to‑low‑income workers, with particular attention to the heavier tax and social‑insurance burdens that child‑bearing families face. The government presented the concept, including the child‑count adjustment, to both ruling and opposition parties.
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