Key Facts
• Nationwide phone survey conducted on November 15-16, 2025.
• Takai Cabinet approval rating increased to 69.9%, up 5.5 points from October.
• Disapproval rating stands at 16.5%.
• 64.7% feel Prime Minister Sanae Takai lacks resolve to address political funding issues.
• 65% believe government response to bear-related damages is “slow.”
• 48.8% support collective self-defense in a Taiwan contingency; 44.2% oppose.
• 60.4% back increased defense spending; 34.7% are against it.
Summary
A recent nationwide survey revealed a rise in support for the Takai Cabinet, reaching 69.9%, with disapproval at 16.5%. However, 64.7% of respondents doubt Prime Minister Sanae Takai’s commitment to resolving political funding issues. The government’s response to bear-related damages was criticized as slow by 65% of participants. On defense policies, 48.8% support collective self-defense in a Taiwan contingency, while 44.2% oppose it. Additionally, 60.4% favor increased defense spending, with 34.7% against the proposal.
