The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan is reportedly considering the idea of a zero-food-consumption tax. Advocates of the initiative believe it will lessen the financial burden on citizens, particularly low-income households. The proposal comes amid a national discussion surrounding tax reform, although no official movement or decision has been made towards implementing the zero-tax initiative at present.

In Japan, the food consumption tax has always been a divisive issue. The current tax is 10%, but there have been calls to reduce it and make life more affordable for everyday people. Particular attention is paid to how this could benefit low-income families who spend a larger share of their income on necessary food purchases.

In contrast to Japan, most states in the U.S. have no or lower taxes on groceries to alleviate the burden on low-income households. European Union countries have varying policies - while some have standard rates for all goods, others provide reduced rates for certain basic foodstuffs.