The approval rating for Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet has shown fluctuations in recent months, with multiple polls reporting varied figures. A nationwide Mainichi Shimbun survey conducted on June 28-29 indicated the cabinet's support rate remained steady at 24%, with 61% disapproval and nearly 70% of respondents not favoring the government's cash handout policy. Other polls showed higher approval ratings: Yomiuri Shimbun reported 32% support with 45% approval of government rice policies, NHK found 34% support before the Upper House election, while a JNN poll on July 6 recorded a 32.8% approval rate, a decline of 1.8 points from the previous survey. An annual poll indicated a stable approval rating of 29.1%. However, the Jiji Press survey in mid-July revealed a sharp drop to 20.8%, the lowest since the cabinet's formation, with 55% disapproval. This decline coincides with reports of diminishing public enthusiasm for Ishiba, including an incident in Nara City where about 100 people reportedly refused to attend a speech despite mobilization efforts, and local candidates expressed concerns about morale. The data reflect ongoing challenges for Ishiba's administration ahead of critical elections.