The LDP's approval rating has remained flat from last month at 34.1%. The percentage of independents who "do not particularly support any political party" has exceeded 40% for the first time since the inauguration of the Kishida Cabinet. The approval rating of the "Constitutional Democratic Party" was 4.0%, which was higher than the "Japan Restoration Party" of 5.8%. The New Komeito Party (2.2%), the Communist Party (LDP) ( 2.3%), the People's Democratic Party (DPJ) (1.9%), the Social Democratic Party ("Female Politicians") (0.4%), and "No particular political party (not particularly supportive)" (42.8%).
Things just got a bit tougher for asylum-seekers in Japan japantimes.co.jp - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from japantimes.co.jp Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A brawl broke out in Japan's parliament on Thursday as left-wing and progressive lawmakers sought in vain to block a controversial new anti-immigration bill which is expected to be approved Friday.
Former actor turned liberal political leader Taro Yamamoto hurled himself at fellow lawmakers Thursday as he attempted to protest a bill that he believes doesn't do enough to protect refugees.