Tax Hike

The consumption tax in Japan will be hiked on Oct. 1st, from eight percent to ten percent. But there are several confusing changes as well. If you buy a take out at McDonalds, the consumption tax will be eight percent. But, If you dine in your order, consumption tax will be ten percent. This means the price for the same hamburger will vary depending on where you eat. Another change is that you can get reward points with cashless payments, but the offer will depend on the size of the shops. For now, a customer gets more points from small stores compared to bigger stores. I think it will take time for us to get used to the new rule.