Japan to slash sales tax on food as inflation bites CTV NewsJapan’s Takaichi Calls for Food Sales Tax Cut to 1% for Two Years Bloomberg.comJapan’s Takaichi to proceed with food sales tax cut to 1%, Yomiuri reports ReutersJapan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027: PM Japan TodayTakaichi’s Looming Tax Cut Plan Risks Weighing on Yen, JGBs Bloomberg.com