Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Yasuo Fukuda

Most Japanese Reject Holding Early Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Japan believe the country should not hold a fresh election to the House of Representatives, according to a poll by Asahi. 55 per cent of respondents oppose dissolving the lower house of the Diet, while 34 per cent are in favour of an early ballot. Dec 8, 2007
Harper and Merkel Admired Around the World
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Stephen Harper and Angela Merkel are among the most admired current heads of government, according to a nine-country poll conducted by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean’s. On a scale of one to 10, respondents rated the Canadian prime minister and the German chancellor at 5.9 points and 5.7 points respectively. Dec 1, 2007
Half of Japanese Oppose LDP-DPJ Coalition
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Japan want to see a power-sharing deal between the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), according to a poll by Asahi. 48 per cent of respondents would oppose forming a coalition government incorporating the country’s two main parties, while 36 per cent would be in favour of it. Nov 15, 2007
Fukuda’s Cabinet Falls Again in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the administration of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda dropped last month, according to two recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Nikkei, 55 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet, down four points since September. Nov 2, 2007
Japanese Remain Divided on Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Japan are almost evenly divided on their appreciation of an ongoing military mission in Afghanistan, according to a poll by Mainichi. 48 per cent of respondents support Japan’s current participation in the war on terrorism, while 43 per cent oppose it. Oct 28, 2007
Sharp Drop for Fukuda’s Cabinet in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The government of Yasuo Fukuda is not satisfying most of the public in Japan, according to a poll by Mainichi. 46 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister’s appointed cabinet, down 11 points since September. Oct 26, 2007
More Japanese Approve of Fukuda’s Cabinet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Japan’s new prime minister and his administration has increased this month, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 59.1 per cent of respondents approve of Yasuo Fukuda’s cabinet, up 1.6 points since late September. Oct 15, 2007
Gender Roles Clearly Defined in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japanese men and women hold differing views on what they treasure most, according to a poll by the Cabinet Office. 40.2 per cent of male respondents choose work as their top priority in their daily lives, while only 17.3 per cent of female respondents concur. Oct 10, 2007
Japanese Accept PM Fukuda’s Cabinet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Japan are satisfied with the government appointed by their new prime minister, according to two recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Nikkei, 59 per cent of respondents approve of Yasuo Fukuda’s cabinet. In a study by Mainichi, the approval rating for Fukuda’s government stands at 57 per cent. Sep 30, 2007
Japanese Praise Bilateral Ties with China
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Japan and China hold differing views on bilateral relations, according to a poll by Yomiuri Shimbun and Oriental Outlook Weekly. 62 per cent of Japanese respondents think ties with China have evolved favourably since their diplomatic normalization in 1972, but only 43 per cent of Chinese respondents concur. Sep 27, 2007
Japanese Concerned Over Military Attack
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Japan think their country remains vulnerable to outside aggression, according to a poll by the Cabinet Office. 80.2 per cent of respondents are very or moderately concerned about the possibility of a military attack. Sep 26, 2007
Japanese Want Fukuda as Prime Minister
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Japan want experienced politician Yasuo Fukuda to become the country’s next prime minister, according to a poll by Sankei Shimbun and Fuji Television. 56 per cent of respondents would like Fukuda to replace outgoing head of government Shinzo Abe. Sep 21, 2007
Japan’s Abe Departs with Low Numbers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Outgoing Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe leaves government with a very low level of public support, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 29 per cent of respondents approve of Abe’s cabinet, while 60.7 per cent disapprove. Sep 14, 2007
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