A recent JNN survey found that 78% of respondents believe that regulations on foreign entry, investment in Japan, and real estate acquisitions should be tightened. Support for the Ishiba Cabinet has dropped by 1.8 points to 32.8%, while those who do not support it rose by 1.6 points to 63.6%. Concerning government efforts to manage rising rice prices, 42% of people approve, while 49% do not.
For the upcoming July 20 Upper House election, interest levels are high, with 77% expressing interest. When asked about desired election outcomes, 36% prefer a majority for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, while 55% favor the opposition parties gaining a majority.
In deciding whom to vote for, 31% of respondents rely on TV, 27% on social media and video sites, and 17% on newspapers.
Support rates for political parties are as follows: the Liberal Democratic Party leads with 20.8%, followed by the Constitutional Democratic Party at 6.3%, the Sanseito at 6.2%, and the Democratic Party for the People at 5.9%.
The most important election issues are inflation measures, economic policies, social security, and addressing the decline in birth rates and child-rearing.
The JNN survey used the RDD method, combining random-digit dialing of landlines and mobile phones, with a sample of 2,330 adults (859 landline, 1,471 mobile) interviewed on July 5-6. Of these, 1,010 provided valid responses, ensuring a balanced demographic representation without bias from potentially interested internet participants.
by MagazineKey4532