Consumption tax
Consumption tax (including local consumption tax) has a standard rate of 10% since 1 October 2019 and a reduced rate of 8% for food and beverages (excluding alcohol and eating out) and newspapers issued at least twice a week under subscription. The Government has proposed a temporary two-year cut of the rate on food from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 (Cabinet outline of 15 September 2026); it applies only if the Diet passes the bill. Reference: National Tax Agency of Japan.