Japan's government is grappling with unprecedented disapproval as soaring rice prices trigger consumer outrage just weeks before crucial national elections. Recent polling shows that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's approval ratings have dropped to a mere 27.4%, largely due to public frustration over escalating living costs. Calls for a reduction in the 10% consumption tax are growing, positioning it as a key electoral issue, yet the ruling Liberal Democratic Party remains resistant to change. Many voters question the government's interventions to control rice prices, showing that significant dissatisfaction prevails in the electorate as elections loom.
Japan faces growing economic discontent as consumers blame the government for soaring rice prices while approval ratings for Prime Minister Ishiba plummet to historic lows.
With elections approaching, calls for a reduction in consumption tax are intensifying. Polls show widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s efforts to control rising costs.
Despite pressure, Ishiba's ruling party dismisses the idea of a tax cut, igniting further unrest among consumers suffering from the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Public opinion reveals that 87% of respondents regard government measures to manage rice prices as inadequate, reflecting a growing rift between citizens and leadership.
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