Group 1 - The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet has dropped to 57%, a decrease of 10% from the previous survey, while the disapproval rating has risen to 29%, an increase of 7% [1] - The support rate had remained high between 65% and 67% for three consecutive months since the cabinet's establishment in October last year, indicating a significant shift as the House of Representatives election approaches [1] - Only 27% of the public approves of Kishida's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives at the start of the regular Diet session [1] Group 2 - Various political parties in Japan are focusing on measures to address rising prices, with proposals to lower or abolish the consumption tax, indicating that economic and fiscal policy will be a central topic in the upcoming election [2] - Kishida's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives has led to a lack of discussion on pressing issues such as political funding scandals and Japan's future diplomatic positioning, which may weaken Japan's international presence [2]