In Japan, a recent survey indicates that the approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet has decreased to 67.5 percent. This decline in approval comes in the wake of Takaichi's comments about a potential Taiwan contingency, which many respondents believe have negatively impacted Japan's economy. Takaichi's statements, made during a parliamentary session on November 7, described an attack on Taiwan as a situation that could threaten Japan's survival, hinting at the possibility of Japan's Self-Defense Forces joining the United States in such a scenario. The Cabinet's approval rating fell by 2.4 percentage points since the previous survey held in November. This shift in public sentiment coincided with rising concerns over Japan's fiscal health, following the approval of an 18.3 trillion yen supplementary budget on December 16. A significant portion of the public, around 64.6 percent, expressed worries about the government's financial stability as it plans to issue 11.7 trillion yen in new bonds to cover over 60 percent of the budget. Meanwhile, a majority of respondents (82.4 percent) believe that the government's initiative to distribute 'rice vouchers' as part of an inflation-relief program would not significantly alleviate the effects of rising prices. However, public perception towards a recent tax reform agreement between Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Democratic Party for the People was more favorable, with 64.1 percent approving of the deal to increase the tax-free annual income threshold. Additionally, there was a notable level of support (49.2 percent) among respondents regarding the potential inclusion of the Democratic Party for the People in the ruling coalition. The survey, conducted from December 20, involved responses from 1,040 individuals out of 3,040 contacted households and mobile phone users, providing insights into Japanese public opinion amidst changing political dynamics.