A recent Asahi Shimbun poll reveals that 63% of Japanese citizens believe that policies with mixed public opinion should be approached cautiously, following the ruling party's significant seat gains in the recent House of Representatives election.
Following the recent House of Representatives election, the Asahi Shimbun conducted a nationwide poll on February 14 and 15, which indicated that a significant 63% of Japanese respondents favor a cautious approach to policies that evoke mixed public opinions. This comes in light of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) securing more than two-thirds of the seats, a circumstance described as unprecedented since World War II. However, there is a strong sentiment among the populace, with 62% of participants expressing that the LDP's seat count is excessive, suggesting a public wariness towards a government that could rely too heavily on its majority.
The survey highlighted generational divides in opinions regarding the LDP's dominance; younger individuals aged 18 to 29 showed a less critical perspective, with only 44% expressing that the number of seats was too high, contrasted with 75% of those aged 70 and above. Moreover, even among the supporters of the ruling party, 44% believed that the number of seats held by the LDP was excessive. This generational gap reflects broader concerns about governance and the implications of a supermajority, as well as the nation's desire for a balanced approach to policy-making that considers diverse public opinions.
