As early as a week ago, there was news of a scandal in Japan that used banquets to raise funds, which caused dissatisfaction and anger among Japanese residents. The spending at these banquets was far above the norm, and the funds were not used entirely for political campaigns, but were used to "bribe" Japanese parliamentarians. The scandal caused an uproar in Japanese society.
In the face of pressure, Fumio Kishida decided to resign from his party position and quit the "Kishida faction". The move was intended to signal to the public his attitude towards such misconduct and to work towards discipline within the party. In an effort to curb similar incidents, Fumio Kishida also issued a ban on any recent banquet activities of the Liberal Democratic Party. However, these measures have not calmed the anger of the people, as many politicians belonging to the "** faction" remain in Fumio Kishida's cabinet. In order to boost the people's morale, Fumio Kishida decided to take more radical actions, intending to reorganize the cabinet team in order to eliminate the evil impact of the "banquet incident" and win more support.
However, even if Fumio Kishida takes such actions, it will not be easy to increase his approval ratings. Because the dissatisfaction of Japanese residents with Kishida is not only due to the banquet scandal, but also a series of other sticking points that need to be resolved.
(1) Economic problems continue to plague him, and Fumio Kishida** has not responded effectively
Fumio Kishida** has been in the spotlight on economic issues. Despite some stimulus measures, the Japanese economy still faces a number of challenges. First, the global recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic has affected Japan's exports and domestic demand, making economic growth sluggish. Second, the depreciation of the yen and the price of goods have had a negative impact on the lives of Japanese residents, causing their support for the yen to decline. Fumio Kishida** needs to further increase economic stimulus and take more active measures to promote a comprehensive economic recovery.
(2) The energy problem has seriously affected the image of Fumio Kishida
Japan is a resource-poor country that relies heavily on imported energy. However, the turmoil in the energy market caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought a serious energy crisis to Japan. The energy crisis has led to the risk of inflation in Japan, and at the same time, it has also put a lot of pressure on the lives of residents. Fumio Kishida** has performed poorly in dealing with the energy crisis and has failed to come up with effective solutions. This has led to a further decline in the support of the Japanese people.
(3) Long-standing social problems highlight incompetence
Japanese society faces a series of long-standing problems, such as an aging population, a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and social inequality. Fumio Kishida's lack of effective measures to address these issues has led to rising dissatisfaction among the people. Especially on the issue of population aging, the pension and medical welfare policies have not been effectively improved, making residents lose confidence in the population.
(4) Foreign policy leads to tensions and affects popular support
Fumio Kishida has taken a tougher stance on foreign policy, especially on the issue of dealing with neighboring countries. For example, on the issue of territorial disputes with countries such as South Korea and Russia, Fumio Kishida**'s handling has sparked resentment in these countries, leading to tensions between Japan and its neighbors. Such a diplomatic situation could lead to a further decline in the Japanese public's support for **.
5. U.S.-Japan military cooperation has aroused public concern
Close military cooperation between the United States and Japan has always attracted much attention. The United States has a large number of military bases in Japan, which has caused a series of problems for the local population, such as noise pollution, environmental damage, crime, etc. Japanese residents are worried that as U.S.-Japan military cooperation continues to strengthen, more military bases will be stationed in Japan, further affecting their daily lives. In addition, the increase in military spending has also sparked discontent among the population, who prefer to spend more tax revenue on improving people's livelihoods and social welfare.
To sum up, the dissatisfaction of Japanese residents with Fumio Kishida** mainly stems from economic problems, energy problems, long-term social problems, foreign policy, and U.S.-Japan military cooperation. To increase his approval ratings, Fumio Kishida** needs to improve and respond to these aspects to create a better living environment and well-being for the Japanese people. Only through the resolution of specific problems and the implementation of policies can we win the support and trust of the people.