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Consumption Tax 1% for Food Set from April 1, 2027, Prime Minister to Instruct LDP on July 30, 2026 Government and ruling LDP agree to cut the food consumption tax …

Fuji Rock Festival draws strong crowds as organisers expand food and family offerings Fuji Rock Festival sees surge in attendance driven by new food options and family-focused measures at Naeba …

Takaichi Sidesteps Endorsement of Consumption Tax Cut in Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not endorse a proposed consumption tax cut during the July 15 party leaders’ debate, …

Uneven Monsoon Rainfall Cuts Planting by Up to 39%, Raising Food Inflation Fears in India Uneven monsoon rainfall during the sowing season has sharply curtailed planting in parts of India, …

Insect protein gains traction as firms turn black soldier fly larvae into feed and probiotics Asian companies scale insect protein production from black soldier fly larvae for animal feed, pet …

Takaichi Says Food Consumption Tax Cut Will Be Reversed Two Years After Implementation On June 22, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told the Diet the proposed food consumption tax cut is …

Japan’s LDP Proposes Two‑Year Cut to Food Consumption Tax to 1% LDP chair Itsunori Onodera proposed lowering Japan’s food consumption tax to 1% for two years from April 2027, with …

Government pivots to 1% consumption tax cut on food to speed rollout Japan’s government has shifted course to a 1% consumption tax cut on food, citing register upgrades and speed …

Japan to Implement Food Consumption Tax Cut of 1% from April 2027 Japan’s government plans a two-year food consumption tax cut to 1% from April 2027, prioritizing rapid implementation while …