Japanese PM Takaichi's Approval Rating Dips Ahead of Crucial Election

• Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating has fallen in new polls ahead of a national election next month.
• Her support dropped below 70% for the first time since October, with Nikkei reporting 67%, Kyodo 63%, and Mainichi 57%.
• Takaichi called a snap election to gain support for her expansionary fiscal policies and strengthen her grip on the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
• Voter skepticism about her economic plans is growing, with 56% in the Nikkei survey doubting her stimulus package's effectiveness against rising living costs.
• The LDP, polling around 30%, faces a challenging election, especially after losing the Komeito party's alliance to the opposition.

Why It Matters: PM Takaichi faces a challenging election as her approval ratings dip and voter skepticism grows over economic policies.