Japan's Extraordinary Diet Session Convenes to Address Consumption Tax and Policy Initiatives
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Sanae Takaichi, Japanese Government
Tokyo, Japan
October 5, 2026
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Prime Minister Takaichi's government convenes a 69-day extraordinary Diet session. Key focus is on legislation to reduce consumption tax on food from 8% to 1% for two years. Opposition parties plan to question ministers involved in past funding scandals. New bills include diversifying crude oil suppliers and national security land acquisition rules.
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