Japan Prime Minister Takaichi’s Approval Rating Hits 62% in Nikkei Poll

Public remains split over planned temporary cut to food sales tax as economic pressures mount for the new administration.

Respondents to the August poll most want Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to focus on the rising cost of living and inflation. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

KEI KIMURA

August 31, 2026 00:13 JST

TOKYO — Approval of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet rose 4 percentage points on the month to 62% in the latest poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo, while disapproval fell 5 points to 32%.

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