Japan Forget consumption tax hike and give structural reform another try, ex-economy chief Heizo Takenaka says 17 March 201966 views1 min read Source: japantimes.co.jp Japan to expand coverage of “Premium” Shopping Voucher Programs to prevent an economic slowdown from the planned consumption tax rate hike from 8% to 10% on Oct. 1 October ‘opportune time’ for Japan to raise sales tax