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Japan PM Takaichi approval falls further

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Japan PM Takaichi approval hits historic low falls further

A July 2026 Yomiuri poll released on 26 July showed shows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s personal approval slipping to 57 %, the first time it has fallen below 60 down from 69 % in June and marking the lowest level since she took office, while disapproval office in October 2025. Disapproval rose to 34 %. A separate Kyodo News survey kept the cabinet’s support rate at 53.7 % from 21 %, the lowest level recorded since and 71 % of respondents said they were dissatisfied with the government was formed. The downturn is being linked to government’s handling of rising living costs. Inflation has hovered near the Bank of Japan’s 2 % target, The political slump follows a broader economic strain: bond yields have surged, the yen is at four‑decade lows a 40‑year low, and the government has delayed a promised cut Bank of Japan’s June decision to the 8 % consumption‑tax levy on food. The BOJ recently lifted raise its policy rate to 1 %, a %—a 31‑year high, and analysts expect core high—has left real borrowing costs negative. Core consumer inflation to remains just under the 2 % target but may climb again later in the year. Despite year, while the falling popularity, promised cut to the 8 % food‑levy remains postponed. Amid the fallout, Kyodo News again reports a possible cabinet reshuffle in August or September. The ruling coalition has pressed ahead with its agenda, continues to push controversial legislation, including the revision of revisions to the Imperial House Law that permits a female emperor while also securing a male heir, and the passage of a “second capital” bill intended as an emergency backup for Tokyo. An imminent cabinet reshuffle slated for August or September is seen as a possible signal of the government’s next policy direction. The latest figures “second‑capital” bill, fueling further public criticism. These developments extend the decline documented recorded in late‑July polls—Jiji Press (49 % cabinet approval), Mainichi Shimbun (41 % support, 44 % disapproval)—and previous 2024 polls and underscore growing public discontent over economic pressures, delayed tax relief pressures and controversial reforms. policy choices.

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  1. 2026-07-27 06:51 UTC Japan PM Takaichi approval falls further
  2. 2026-07-27 00:58 UTC Japan PM Takaichi approval hits historic low
  3. 2026-07-26 23:04 UTC Japan PM Takaichi faces falling approval

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