Approval rate for new Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet at 64.4%: Kyodo poll

The approval rate for the Cabinet of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood at 64.4 percent, a Kyodo News survey showed Wednesday, a day after she took office as Japan's first female leader.According to the two-day poll conducted from Tuesday, 64.4 percent of the respondents said it was "good" that the Liberal Democratic Party, led by Takaichi, and the Japan Innovation Party formed a new ruling coalition, based on their agreement on Monday.The survey also showed that 76.5 percent believe Takaichi's inauguration will help empower women, while 66.2 percent hailed the Komeito party's decision…READ FULL ARTICLE