Japan to extend 100 billion yen from reserve funds for quake relief

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday the government will extend an additional 100 billion yen ($690 million) from reserve funds under the fiscal 2023 budget within the month to help improve the living conditions of people affected by a powerful New Year's Day earthquake that struck central Japan.His remarks about using reserve funds for an emergency aid package that the government is compiling came as he visited areas devastated by the quake that hit Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas to assess the damage and meet affected people.The emergency package will comprise measures such …READ FULL ARTICLE