Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Yasuo Fukuda

Japan’s Fukuda Leaves with Low Numbers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Japan’s government plummeted just before the prime minister announced his resignation, according to a poll by Nikkei. 29 per cent of respondents approve of Yasuo Fukuda’s appointed cabinet, down nine points since July. Sep 5, 2008
Fukuda Cabinet Gets No Bounce in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A cabinet shuffle did not help Yasuo Fukuda in Japan, according to a poll by Asahi. 24 per cent of respondents approve of the Japanese prime minister’s team, up one point since mid-June. Aug 13, 2008
Cabinet Changes Help Fukuda in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public confidence in the government of Yasuo Fukuda increased this month in Japan, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 41.3 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister’s appointed cabinet, up 14.7 points since mid-July. Aug 10, 2008
Japan’s Cabinet Trapped in Low Ratings
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japan’s appointed cabinet continues to prompt poor reviews, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 26.8 per cent of respondents approve of the government of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, up 1.8 points since June. Jul 19, 2008
Japanese Cabinet Fails to Regain Trust
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Japanese government continues to disappoint most people in the country, according to a poll by Nikkei. 63 per cent of respondents disapprove of the appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down one point since May. Jul 4, 2008
Japanese Ponder Snap Lower House Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of people in Japan would welcome an early legislative ballot soon, according to a poll by Nikkei. 24 per cent of respondents think an election to the House of Representatives should be held as soon as possible, while a further 24 per cent want the ballot to take place before the end of this year. Jul 2, 2008
Rating Improves Slightly for Japanese Cabinet
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Japan’s government has increased but remains below the 25 per cent mark, according to a poll by Asahi. 23 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, up four points since May. Jun 24, 2008
Support for Japanese Cabinet Falls Again
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Only one-in-four adults in Japan are supportive of the current administration, according to a poll by Nikkei. 24 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down five points since April. May 30, 2008
Support for Cabinet Dwindles Again in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Japan are dissatisfied with the current administration, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 64.7 per cent of respondents disapprove of the appointed cabinet’s performance, up 6.3 points since April. May 26, 2008
Japanese Cabinet Falls Under 20% Mark
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a fifth of adults in Japan are satisfied with their government, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 19.8 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet appointed by Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, down 6.8 points since April. May 8, 2008
Japanese Want Stricter Policy with China
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Japan believe their country should take a tougher stance when dealing with China, according to a poll by Mainichi. 51 per cent of respondents want to develop a stricter policy, while 26 per cent would opt for a friendlier attitude. May 7, 2008
Approval for Japanese Cabinet Plummets
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a third of people in Japan are content with the current administration’s performance, according to a poll by Nikkei. 29 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet, down three points since March. Apr 26, 2008
One-in-Four Japanese Support Fukuda
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Yasuo Fukuda’s administration continues to drop in Japan, according to a poll by Asahi. 25 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister’s cabinet, down six points since late March. Apr 23, 2008
Japan Divided Over Constitutional Review
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japanese adults are split on whether their foremost body of law should be amended, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 43 per cent of respondents believe the constitution should be revised, while 43 per cent are opposed. Apr 15, 2008
Low Support for Fukuda Cabinet in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The administration of Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda is particularly unpopular, according to a poll by Mainichi. Only 24 per cent of respondents approve of Fukuda’s appointed cabinet, down 22 points since October 2007. Apr 12, 2008
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