Approval rating for Takaichi Cabinet hits record low
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Kazuo Yana
Japan
October 18, 2026
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The approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet fell to 49.1 percent. The decline follows the dismissal of farm minister Kazuo Yana over scandal allegations. Public concern remains high regarding the proposed consumption tax cut and cyber threats.
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