Sanae Takaichi's Approval Rating Declines; Scholar Points to Livelihood Issues

Political scientist Toru Yoshida points out that the decline in the approval rating of Sanae Takaichi's cabinet is primarily driven by economic pressures, such as inflation and declining real wages. While the Takaichi administration maintains a conservative diplomatic stance, the public prioritizes economic conditions over ideology. With the administration lacking a majority in the House of Councillors, cooperation with the Japan Innovation Party and tangible economic results are key to its survival.