public opinion poll

National Feb 24, 2014

Abe looks to ease arms export ban for states in strife

In a major policy shift, the Abe administration plans to ease Japan's restrictions on weapons exports by retaining the option to deliver to nations in international conflicts.

National / Politics Feb 23, 2014

Two-thirds of public against easing weapons export curbs: poll

Two-thirds of the public opposes loosening Japan’s controls on arms exports but just over a quarter don’t, the latest opinion poll says.

National / Politics Jan 26, 2014

Over half oppose Japan engaging in collective self-defense: survey

More than half of the public opposes Japan exercising the right to collective self-defense, the latest survey says.

National / Politics Jul 23, 2013

Abe Cabinet approval rate drops to 56%

The approval rate for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet has fallen to 56.2 percent from 68.0 percent in June, suggesting low expectations for the administration's economic policies.