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A league of lawmakers within the Liberal Democratic Party and one in the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan are each planning to propose lowering the consumption tax on food products from the current 8% to 0%. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/18/japan/politics/ldp-cdp-consumption-tax-on-food/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #komeito #nipponishinnokai #dpp #tax #consumptiontax

LDP and CDP lawmaker groups propose 0% consumption tax on food

Reducing the tax to 0% is expected to result in a loss of up to ¥5 trillion in tax revenue annually.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 15

While ride-hailing services continue to gradually expand nationwide, there are growing calls for broader and more flexible implementation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/15/japan/society/japan-ride-hailing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #ridehailing #taxis #sharingeconomy #2025osakaexpo #osaka #nipponishinnokai

One year in, ride-hailing in Japan has room for improvement

Japan has lagged in adopting ride-hailing services, largely due to opposition from the country's powerful taxi industry.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 15

A bill seeking to spell out the rights of children conceived through artificial insemination by donor raises the thorny question of when they can access information on their biological parents, and to what extent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/15/japan/science-health/aid-bill/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #pregnancy #hospitals #parenthood #invitro #women039sissues #ldp #komeito #dpp #nipponishinnokai

Privacy, transparency clash in debate over bill on artificial insemination

At stake is the thorny question of when children conceived through artificial insemination by donor can access information on their biological parents, and to what extent.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 14

For Kansai-centered Nippon Ishin no Kai, the Osaka Expo that kicked off in its stronghold city this week must be nothing short of a success. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/14/japan/politics/expo-and-ishin/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #2025osakaexpo #osaka #hirofumiyoshimura #nipponishinnokai #seijimaehara

As Osaka Expo kicks off, Nippon Ishin continues to hold its breath

The Kansai-centered opposition party has a lot to lose if the six-month event being held in its stronghold turns out to be a flop.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 13

Both the policy chiefs of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have expressed caution over a possible consumption tax cut. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/13/japan/politics/ldp-cdp-cautious-on-tax-cuts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #taxes #ldp #cdp #nipponishinnokai #komeito #dpp

LDP and CDP officials voice caution over tax cut

The CDP's Kazuhiko Shigetoku said that his party has only begun discussions on the consumption tax.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 10

The Japanese government is considering a fresh economic package to help households and businesses deal with the impact of rising prices and recent tariffs imposed by the United States. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/10/japan/politics/economic-package-cash-handouts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #seijimaehara #ldp #dpp #nipponishinnokai #komeito

Government considers fresh economic package to tackle impact of U.S. tariffs

Consensus is growing within the LDP-Komeito coalition over the need for intervention, though opinions are mixed on how to do it.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 9

Japan's newly appointed tariffs negotiator is one of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's closest allies — but he's also one of the busiest, and some wonder if he'll have too much on his plate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/09/japan/politics/akazawa-profile/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ryoseiakazawa #shigeruishiba #ldp #cdp #nipponishinnokai #dpp #tariffs #trade #us #tradewar #donaldtrump

Who is Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's tariffs negotiator?

The man tasked with convincing the U.S. drop its tariffs on Japanese goods is one of the prime minister's closest allies and busiest ministers.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 7

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is under pressure to take a stronger stance against the United States after it announced 24% tariffs on Japanese exports to the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/07/japan/politics/ishiba-leadership/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #yoshihikonoda #kazuyashimba #seijimaehara #cdp #dpp #nipponishinnokai #komeito #tariffs #trade #donaldtrump #us #tradewar

Ishiba under pressure to take stronger stance against U.S. on tariffs

Some opposition leaders are urging the prime minister to rally his party around a strategy before speaking with the U.S. president, but others are eyeing his removal.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 1

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may have let out a sigh of relief after the budget finally cleared parliament earlier this week, but he has no time to rest as more challenges await. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/01/japan/politics/post-budget-parliament-deliberations/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #ldp #cdp #komeito #dpp #nipponishinnokai #diet

No rest for weary Ishiba as challenges await in parliament

After finally securing passage of the country's budget earlier this week, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces an uphill battle to win back the public's trust.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Mar 31

Concerns over the stability of the minority government of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito is fueling talk of a possible new arrangement, and maybe even a new prime minister. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/31/japan/politics/leadership-scenarios/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #ldp #cdp #dpp #nipponishinnokai #komeito #diet

Who among the opposition would join the ruling coalition?

Concerns over the stability of the LDP-Komeito minority government are fueling talk of a possible new arrangement, and maybe even a new prime minister.

The Japan Times