65%日本民众对新任农业相小泉进次郎抱有期待

Core Viewpoint - The approval rating of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet stands at 34%, showing a slight increase of 1 percentage point from the previous month, while the disapproval rate remains high at 60% [1][3]. Group 1: Cabinet Changes and Public Opinion - Ishiba has replaced former Agriculture Minister Takumi Eto, who controversially stated, "I have never bought rice," with Shinjiro Koizumi, marking the first cabinet reshuffle since Ishiba's first cabinet formation in October 2024 [3]. - Among respondents, 65% expressed expectations for Koizumi, while 31% did not [3]. - Regarding the responsibility for Eto's dismissal, 53% believe the Prime Minister holds appointment responsibility, while 42% disagree [3]. Group 2: Public Concerns and Policy Priorities - The most pressing issue for the public is "addressing prices," with 49% of respondents prioritizing it, a slight decrease from 51% in April [3]. - "Pension" is the second priority at 32%, with the ruling parties planning to amend the pension reform bill proposed by the Constitutional Democratic Party [3]. - Both "child-rearing, education, and countermeasures for declining birthrate" and "economic growth" are seen as priority issues by 28% of respondents each [4]. Group 3: Political Party Support - Support rates for political parties show the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at 28%, the Democratic Party for the People at 11%, the Constitutional Democratic Party at 9%, and 27% of respondents identifying as independents [4].