The claim
石破首相が食品の消費税を0%にする方針
Original review summary
A viral post claimed that Prime Minister Ishiba planned to set the consumption tax on food to 0%. The review says the wording came from a message-board thread title, and that Ishiba had not announced such a policy as of April 4, 2025.[S1]
Additional context
In a March 28, 2025, parliamentary answer, Ishiba said he did not categorically reject considering a food-tax reduction, but added that it would require further examination. On April 1, he said lowering the tax rate was not appropriate. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026