General elections were held in Japan on 7 October 1979 to elect the 511 members of the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Ōhira Masayoshi's announcement that a consumption (sales) tax would be imposed was a hot-button issue in the run-up to the election.
General elections in Japan were held on October 7, 1979, to choose 511 representatives. The proposal by Prime Minister Ōhira Masayoshi to introduce a consumption tax was a major campaign issue leading up to the election.