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1988 in Japan

Explore 2 historical events and records for Japan in 1988.

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Historical records for Japan in 1988

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1988

Reform of Taxation

Takeshita, Noboru · Tokyo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

A 3% consumption tax is instituted

1988

Scandal

Takeshita, Noboru · Tokyo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

The Recruit scandal throws a shadow over the Government & opposition

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