Japan's consumption tax has raised to
10% since October, and the reduced tax rate (8%) is applied to essentials. For
food, you'll pay 8% if you take out or order in, and you'll pay 10% if you eat
in the store.
And this complicates the things.
One day at a bakery. I bought a bunch
of breads and a cup of tea, planning to take a little break in the store.