Takaichi's Approval Rating Slips After US-Japan Summit
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 21:46 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Takaichi saw his approval rating decline after the recent US-Japan summit. The dip in popularity may be attributed to high inflation and economic concerns, amidst a backdrop of improved diplomatic relations between Japan and the US. Nikkei Asia reports.
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