PoliticsSeptember 3 at 03:39 AM

Japan's government is reportedly looking to convene an extraordinary Diet session in early October, Asahi reports; expected to focus on consumption tax cuts and a reduction in the number of seats

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Japan considers an early October Diet session on tax cuts and seat reductions, amid mounting fiscal pressure, high debt-servicing costs, and funding debates for revenue shortfalls.

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