Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slides as inflation bites
- East Asia The weakening yen, higher bond yields, delayed tax relief and public frustration over the cost of living are adding pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government as a cabinet reshuffle looms.
- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media at her official residence in Tokyo, Japan on May 25, 2026.
- (Photo: Reuters/Kyodo) 27 Jul 2026 11:17AM (Updated: 27 Jul 2026 11:49AM) TOKYO: The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration slumped in July to the lowest level since she took office last year, the Yomiuri newspaper report
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- East Asia The weakening yen, higher bond yields, delayed tax relief and public frustration over the cost of living are adding pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government as a cabinet reshuffle looms.
- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media at her official residence in Tokyo, Japan on May 25, 2026.
- (Photo: Reuters/Kyodo) 27 Jul 2026 11:17AM (Updated: 27 Jul 2026 11:49AM) TOKYO: The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration slumped in July to the lowest level since she took office last year, the Yomiuri newspaper report
Sources: CNA