Japan has agreed a 7.2 trillion yen ($81bn; £48bn) stimulus plan designed to prevent the country's economy from slipping back into recession.
Japan's economy grew for the second straight quarter between July and September, but the return of deflation has sparked fears growth could stall.
The strong yen is also holding back Japanese exporters.
The stimulus was due to be announced last Friday but was delayed after disagreements over its size.
This is the first major economic stimulus announcement by the newly elected Democratic Party of Japan.
The previous government unveiled a 15.4tn yen package in April this year.
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