JapanJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approval rating dropped to 53.7% according to a Kyodo News poll, marking the lowest level since her government was formed in October. The decline follows controversial legislative actions by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), including revisions to the Imperial House Law and the creation of a 'second capital' as a disaster backup for Tokyo. These measures were passed with limited public discussion and faced criticism from opposition groups. While most respondents supported allowing female emperors under the revised law, nearly half felt the changes lacked public understanding. The poll also revealed mixed opinions on other policies, such as a new law penalizing flag desecration and proposed reductions in the consumption tax on food and drinks.
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