Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's Approval Rating Drops to 58% in Latest Nikkei Poll
Support for Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet falls below 60% for the first time since her October 2025 inauguration, with disapproval among independents exceeding 50%.
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Support for Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet falls below 60% for the first time since her October 2025 inauguration, with disapproval among independents exceeding 50%.
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