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Japan Food Service Association
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Japan food consumption tax reduction proposal
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Latest: Japan considers food consumption tax cut to 1%
The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has moved forward with a plan to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% to 1% for a two-year period beginning in April 2027. This proposal, which is expe
Japanese dining and izakaya industry shifts
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Latest: Japan restaurant industry shifts toward purposeful dining and shorter drinking sessions
The Japanese izakaya and dining industry is undergoing a significant structural transformation driven by changing consumer habits and rising operational costs. In mid-2026, the izakaya sector faced a severe downturn, wi