Approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's Cabinet falls to record low
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Japan
July 26, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 17/26/2026, 5:10:59 PM
Approval rate for Takaichi's Cabinet dropped to 53.7 percent. Public dissatisfaction grows over the 'second capital' bill and lack of parliamentary debate. Majority of respondents support female emperors but remain divided on the Imperial House Law revision.
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