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Story summary
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating fell to 49.1%, the lowest since she took office in October 2025.
- A Kyodo poll conducted on Oct 17-18 reported the 49.1% approval figure.
- The drop is linked to Takaichi’s slow response after Yana resigned on Oct 14.
- 57.7% of respondents said Takaichi’s decision to replace Yana came “too late.”
- 81.5% said Yana’s resignation was natural after his remarks on cutting road funding.
