# Takaichi Cabinet approval rate hits 42.4%

> Japan's prime minister faces lowest public support since taking office as cabinet approval drops to 42.4%.
- Title: Takaichi Cabinet approval rate hits 42.4% · The Japan Times
- Summary: Japan's prime minister faces lowest public support since taking office as cabinet approval drops to 42.4%. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approval…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/15/japan/politics/japan-pm-takaichi-public-support-rate-new-low
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- Published: 2026-10-15T08:41:00+00:00
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## Takaichi Cabinet approval rate
The public approval rate for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet fell 1.7 percentage points month on month in October to 42.4%, the lowest level since she took office a year ago.
## Fifth straight month decline
The rate is down for a fifth straight month as the proportion of respondents who did not support the Cabinet stood at 29.7%.
## Yana's resignation impact
Agriculture minister Kazuo Yana resigned following the cabinet's approval rate drop, halting a crisis but raising questions about Takaichi’s administration.
## Key takeaway

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approval rate fell to 42.4% in October, the lowest since she became leader a year ago.