Key Facts
• August 23-24: Joint poll by Sankei Shimbun and FNN conducted.
• Over 50% support for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s continuation in office.
• Cabinet approval ratings rose compared to July’s survey.
• 80.9% of Liberal Democratic Party supporters back the Ishiba Cabinet.
• 75.4% of Constitutional Democratic Party supporters oppose Ishiba’s resignation.
• 68.4% of those aged 70+ support the Cabinet; 70.6% oppose resignation.
• 87.8% of those aged 18-29 disapprove of the Cabinet; 67.6% favor resignation.
• 31.5% of unaffiliated voters support the Cabinet; 61.7% disapprove.
• Over 80% of Democratic Party for the People and Sanseitō supporters disapprove.
• 6 out of 10 Komeito and Japan Innovation Party supporters back Ishiba’s continuation.
Summary
A recent poll by Sankei Shimbun and FNN revealed a rebound in approval ratings for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet, with over 50% supporting his continuation. The survey highlighted strong backing from Liberal Democratic and Constitutional Democratic Party supporters, with over 70% opposing his resignation. Elderly respondents (70+) showed the highest support, while younger voters (18-29) expressed significant disapproval. Unaffiliated voters leaned against the Cabinet, with 61.7% disapproving. Meanwhile, Democratic Party for the People and Sanseitō supporters overwhelmingly opposed Ishiba’s leadership. The findings underscore generational and partisan divides in public opinion.
