Takaichi’s Ratings Stay High With Some Wavering Amid Iran Impact

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s popularity ratings remained high by historical standards despite a slight dip in some polls as the public weighed her handling of the impact of the war in Iran.

Polls conducted over the weekend showed that Takaichi had support from well over half of respondents, with broadcaster ANN showing 62% support and FNN marking 70%. The Mainichi, Asahi, and Yomiuri newspapers had approval ratings of 53%, 64%, and 66%, respectively.