Takaichi's Approval Ratings Tumble Amid Japan's Economic Woes

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing declining approval ratings as the country struggles with rising living costs and financial pressures.

The Yomiuri newspaper reports that Takaichi's popularity has hit its lowest point since she took office last year, with her disapproval rating increasing from 56% to 71% in a recent survey on her administration's handling of living costs.

Takaichi's expansionary policies have led to higher bond yields and a weakened yen, complicating government decisions on tax cuts aimed at alleviating economic strain.

Analysts are now waiting for potential cabinet reshuffles to signal the future direction of her economic policies, as inflation is expected to rise.