Japan PM quells opponents of food tax cut by citing election pledge
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-06 05:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Asia, Tax & Budget, Elections, Food & Agriculture, Asia Pacific
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center, with Internal Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, left, and Transport Minister Yasushi Kaneko at the prime minister's office on Aug. 5. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
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