Core Viewpoint - The support rate for the new cabinet led by Takashi Sawa is significantly high among the working-age population, indicating a shift in political support dynamics in Japan [2][6]. Group 1: Support Rate Analysis - The support rate for Takashi Sawa's cabinet is 81% among the 18-39 age group, 82% among the 40-50 age group, and 66% among those aged 60 and above [2][6]. - Compared to the previous cabinet led by Ishiba Shigeru, the support rate among those under 30 has more than doubled, showing a strong appeal to younger voters [6]. - The support rate for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has risen to 36%, although it has not yet returned to the 41% level seen at the establishment of Ishiba's cabinet [11]. Group 2: Political Dynamics - The current cabinet has garnered support not only from LDP supporters but also from those who previously supported opposition parties like the Democratic Party for the People and other minor parties [2][8]. - In the recent Senate election exit polls, fewer voters under 30 supported the LDP compared to those supporting the Democratic Party for the People and other opposition parties, indicating a potential recovery in support for the LDP among this demographic [8]. - The support rate among male voters for Takashi Sawa's cabinet is 75%, while for female voters it is 73%, showing a balanced appeal across genders [8]. Group 3: Comparison with Previous Cabinets - The support rate for Ishiba's cabinet among LDP supporters was less than 70% at its inception, while it has increased to 91% for Takashi Sawa's cabinet [8][10]. - The support rate for opposition party supporters for Ishiba's cabinet was around 10-20%, but it has risen to over 80% for Takashi Sawa's cabinet [10].

Core Viewpoint - The approval rating of the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Kishi Sanae is 74%, significantly higher than the previous cabinet led by Ishiba Shigeru, which had an approval rating of 51% at the time of its establishment [2][4]. Group 1: Cabinet Approval Ratings - Kishi Sanae's cabinet approval rating of 74% is comparable to previous cabinets, such as Yukio Hatoyama (75%) and Yoshihide Suga (74%) [4]. - The approval rating increased by 37 percentage points compared to the last survey of Ishiba's cabinet conducted in September [2]. Group 2: Public Support and Political Dynamics - The support for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has risen to 36%, an increase of 5 percentage points from the last survey [5]. - The approval rating for Kishi's cabinet and the new LDP leadership is positively viewed by 55% of respondents, surpassing the 29% who disapprove [5]. Group 3: Public Concerns and Policy Priorities - The top reasons for supporting Kishi's cabinet are "good policies" and "trustworthy character," each cited by 36% of respondents [7]. - The most pressing policy issue for the public is "price control," with 51% prioritizing it, followed by "economic growth" (33%) and "pensions" (27%) [7]. Group 4: Coalition Dynamics - The Japan Innovation Party (JIP) has opted for an "outside cooperation" model, with 50% of respondents supporting this approach, while only 19% believe they should send ministers to the cabinet [7].

Core Points - The latest public opinion poll indicates that the support rate for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet is 64.4%, surpassing the initial support rates of previous cabinets led by Shigeru Ishiba and Yoshihide Suga [1] - A significant 70.2% of respondents believe that the appointment of Koichi Hagiuda, involved in the "black money" scandal, as acting secretary-general is "inappropriate" [1] - The poll shows that 76.5% of respondents welcome the idea of Japan having its first female prime minister, which is expected to promote women's active participation in society [1] Support and Opposition - The disapproval rate for Kishida's cabinet stands at 23.2%, which is lower than the previous cabinet's disapproval rate of 51.4% [1] - The support rate for Kishida's cabinet is slightly lower than the 66.4% support rate of Yoshihide Suga's cabinet when it first took office [1] Coalition and Public Perception - A total of 64.4% of respondents rated the ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party as "good" or "fairly good" [1] - 66.2% of respondents expressed approval of the Komeito party's decision to withdraw from the coalition with the LDP [1] Reasons for Support - Among the reasons for supporting Kishida's cabinet, 26.6% of respondents cited "trust in the prime minister," while 22.5% believe that "economic policies are promising" [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces internal pressure to resign as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following multiple electoral defeats since 2024, despite a recent increase in cabinet approval ratings [2][4]. Group 1: Election Performance and Public Opinion - Since 2024, the LDP has experienced failures in various elections, leading to calls for Ishiba to step down as party leader [4]. - A recent public opinion poll indicates that 52% of respondents believe there should not be an early party leadership election, while only 39% support the idea of an early election [6]. - Ishiba's cabinet approval rating has risen to 42%, a 10 percentage point increase from the previous month, marking the first time it has returned to around 40% since February [2][6]. Group 2: Reasons for Support and Opposition - Among the reasons for supporting Ishiba's cabinet, the most cited is "trustworthy character" at 37%, followed by "it is a cabinet centered on the LDP" at 22% [6]. - The primary reason for opposition is "poor policies" at 38%, with "lack of leadership" and "poor government and party operation" both at 32% [6]. Group 3: Policy Priorities - In a survey regarding policy priorities, the most pressing issue identified by respondents is "price control," which received 49% of the votes, followed by "child-rearing, education, and declining birthrate measures" and "economic growth," both at 29% [6]. Group 4: Party Support Rates - The LDP's support rate has increased to 28% from 24% in July, while the support for the Constitutional Democratic Party has decreased to 7% from 9% in the same period [6].

Group 1 - The approval rating of Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet has dropped to a record low of 22.9%, a decrease of 9.6 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The disapproval rating has increased to 65.8%, up by 14.9 percentage points [1] - A majority of 51.6% of respondents believe that Ishiba should take responsibility for the ruling party's significant loss in the recent House of Councillors election and resign [1] Group 2 - The ruling coalition's poor election performance is attributed to multiple factors, with the stalled US-Japan trade negotiations being a significant reason [2] - President Trump announced a trade agreement that would reduce the reciprocal tariff rate from 25% to 15%, with Japan committing to invest $550 billion and open its market for certain agricultural products [2] - Ishiba stated that he cannot comment on the implications of the trade agreement for his position until he thoroughly reviews its contents [2]

Core Viewpoint - The approval rating of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet is declining, posing challenges for the ruling coalition's electoral prospects in the upcoming elections [1] Group 1: Political Landscape - Recent surveys indicate that the ruling coalition, composed of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, may struggle to secure a majority in the House of Councillors [1] - Political economist Kazuyuki Hamada suggests that losing a majority in both houses would lead to significant instability in Japanese politics [1]

Core Viewpoint - The approval rating of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet in Japan has fallen to 24%, remaining below 30% for four consecutive months, indicating a potential political crisis [1] Group 1: Approval Ratings - The latest public opinion poll shows the cabinet's approval rating at 24% [1] - A rating below 30% is considered a "danger zone" in Japanese politics [1] - If the approval rating drops below 20%, it is viewed as entering the "resignation zone" [1] Group 2: Political Implications - The ruling coalition may lose its majority in the upcoming House of Councillors election on July 20 [1] - Failure to secure a majority could result in Shigeru Ishiba losing his position as Prime Minister [1]

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].

Group 1 - The approval rating of Prime Minister Kishida's cabinet has reached a record low of 22%, down 2 percentage points from the previous survey, with a disapproval rating of 62% [1] - The cabinet has been in the "danger zone" for three consecutive months, with a rating below 30% considered critical and below 20% seen as a potential for resignation [1] - The primary reason for disapproval is a lack of expectations for economic policies, cited by 39.5% of respondents, with over half (51.7%) of the ruling party's supporters calling for food tax reductions [1] Group 2 - There is growing internal dissent within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party regarding economic policies, with concerns that young candidates may face defeat in upcoming elections [2] - The opposition parties are criticizing the government's economic strategies as lacking direction, aiming to leverage this for the upcoming summer elections [2] - The Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has refrained from commenting on the survey results but emphasized the need to address public demands and focus on policies to combat rising prices [2]

在参议院预算委员会 上答辩的日本首相石破茂（4月21日上午） 日经等的舆论调查显示，石破茂内阁的支持率为33％，与3月的上次调查相比下降2个百分 点。关于和美国特朗普政府的关税谈判，认为日本政府"会有成果"的受访者仅占22％…… 其次是"育儿·教育·少子化对策"占30％，"经济增长"和"养老金"均占29％。 关于和美国特朗普政府的关税谈判，认为日本政府"会有成果"的受访者仅占22％，"认为 不会有成果"的占70％。 从支持内阁的理由来看，排在首位的是"人品值得信赖"（42％），其次是"因为是以自民 党为中心的内阁"（32％）。从不支持内阁的理由来看，"政府和党的运营方式糟糕"（35％） 位居首位。 在政党支持率方面，自民党为31％，国民民主党为14％，立宪民主党为10％，无特定支持 政党的无党派人士为25％。3月的这些数据分别为32％、13％、10％、22％。 日本经济新闻（中文版：日经中文网）和TV Tokyo于4月19日～21日实施了舆论调查。结 果显示，石破茂内阁的支持率为33％，与3月的上次调查相比下降2个百分点。支持率虽然基 本持平，但这是2024年10月内阁上台以来的最低水平。"不支持"内阁的比例 ...