From mint · · 1m
Japan PM Takaichi's Public Support Drops After Cabinet Scandal
Japan's PM Takaichi sees public support fall as cabinet minister resigns over alleged vote-buying.
In brief
Japan's PM Takaichi sees public support fall as cabinet minister resigns over alleged vote-buying. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval ratings dropped 11.2 percentage points to 47.1% after Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana resigned over claims he breached electoral funding rules. Originally reported by mint.
Public Support Drops
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi slipped after a cabinet member resigned over a scandal, opinion polls show.
Cabinet Scandal Details
Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana resigned after media reports alleged he breached electoral funding rules and bragged about cutting municipal funding for non-supporting areas.
Approval Ratings
Takaichi's approval rating fell to 47.1% in a survey showing an 11.2 percentage point drop from previous levels.
Comparison to Past Leaders
Takaichi remains more popular than recent prime ministers at the one-year mark, with Junichiro Koizumi's approval rating at 42% after starting at 80%.
The takeaway
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval ratings dropped 11.2 percentage points to 47.1% after Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana resigned over claims he breached electoral funding rules.
