Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Takaichi's approval drops amid inflation concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating has dropped to 57%, the lowest since she took office.
This is because people are unhappy with how she is handling the rising costs of living.
The government is thinking about cutting taxes on food to help, but they haven't decided yet.
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates, but inflation is still around 2%.
The government is also giving fuel subsidies to keep inflation down.
Some people think Takaichi's popularity is still high compared to past leaders, but it is decreasing.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating drops to 57% in July.
Disapproval of her administration's cost-of-living measures rises to 71%.
Government considers cutting an 8% levy on food sales.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to a 31-year high of 1%.
Core consumer inflation remains below 2% due to government fuel subsidies.
- Who
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
- What
- Approval rating drop due to inflation concerns
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- Rising living costs and economic policies
Government's Economic Policies
Public Sentiment
Economic Measures
Government's Economic Policies
The government has implemented expansionary fiscal and monetary policies to stimulate the economy.
Public Sentiment
Public disapproval of the administration's efforts to combat rising living costs has increased.
Tax Cuts
Government's Economic Policies
The government is considering cutting an 8% levy on food sales to ease the burden of rising living costs.
Public Sentiment
The decision on the tax cut has been delayed due to market pressures and opposition within the ruling party.
- Approval Rating
- 57%
- Disapproval Rating
- 34%
- Disapproval of Cost of Living Measures
- 71%
- Interest Rate
- 1%
- Inflation Target
- 2%