- Cutting the consumption tax rate is a popular topic among opposition parties and some ruling party members.
- A survey showed many candidates from the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito support reducing or abolishing the tax.
- Opinions on Imperial succession are divided, with some candidates supporting a female emperor.
- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba opposes cutting the tax, preferring a cash handout policy.
- The LDP faced a setback in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election.
- A survey indicated 66% of respondents do not support the handout policy.
- LDP candidates are concerned about election prospects without tax rate discussions.
- 27% of LDP candidates and 62% of Komeito candidates support tax reduction or abolition.
- Komeito decided not to include a tax reduction pledge in its promises.
- Most opposition candidates support cutting or abolishing the tax.
- The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan plans to remove the tax on food items temporarily.
Source: japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
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