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Escalating bear conflicts and management responses in Japan
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Latest: Japan issues bear warnings as food shortages drive sightings
By mid-to-late October 2026, bear activity across Japan intensified, leading to increased urban sightings and more aggressive management tactics. In Hiroshima Prefecture, authorities conducted their first emergency gun h
Japan debates food consumption tax reduction bill
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Latest: Akidai President testifies in Diet regarding consumption tax reduction
The Japanese government has finalized plans to temporarily reduce the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for a two-year period, running from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2029. This measure targets it
Japan PM Takaichi faces economic scrutiny and cabinet crisis
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Latest: Sanae Takaichi administration marks one year in power
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has detailed a ‘Japan Growth Strategy’ to be implemented by the end of 2026, targeting 17 strategic sectors. A central component is a proposal to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% t
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Kimi Onoda reappointed as Economic Security Minister
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