18:29 (09:29)â¢Tax Floor Rises As Mental Health Fares Fall
âšThe newspapers expand coverage of the ruling coalition's tax reform proposal, which raises the income tax threshold from Â¥1.03 million to Â¥1.23 million starting 2025 (Asahi, Mainichi, Nikkei, Japan Times, Yahoo). JR announces nationwide rail fare discounts for mentally disabled passengers from April 2025, though restrictions apply for solo travel beyond 100km (Hokkaido). The Osaka Expo previews its Healthcare Pavilion's "human washing machine" next-generation exhibit (Sankei).