Japan food consumption tax cut bill

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1. 21 Oct 2025Background

   Sanae Takaichi elected Japan's first female prime minister by the Diet

   On 21 October 2025 the Diet elected Sanae Takaichi prime minister, leading an LDP government backed by a new partnership with Ishin.

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   6 Nov

   Japan's food sales tax cut bill heads for a vote as the opposition wants details

   Japan's ruling parties are ready to push a food consumption tax cut bill toward a vote, while opponents say the support payment plan is still too vague.