政府が消費税10%への引き上げを相殺する計画【Government to offset consumption tax hike to 10 %】
The government plans to keep the consumption tax rate at 8 percent for daily necessities such as food and beverages after the planned tax hike to 10 percent in October 2019. It is also considering offering 2 percent rebates for cashless payments at small and medium-sized operators for a limited period.