Nhk Poll: Over 30% Want Olympics Canceled

NHK poll: Over 30% want Olympics canceled

More than 30 percent of respondents to an NHK opinion poll have said next year's Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled.

The telephone survey was conducted over the weekend. More than 1,200 people answered the questions.

Nhk Poll: Over 30% Want Olympics Cancelled

NHK poll: Over 30% want Olympics cancelled

More than 30 percent of respondents to an NHK opinion poll have said next year's Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled.

The telephone survey was conducted over the weekend. More than 1,200 people answered the questions.

Nhk Poll: Suga Cabinet Approval Rate At 62%

NHK poll: Suga Cabinet approval rate at 62%

The latest NHK opinion poll shows that Japan's new Cabinet led by Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has an approval rating of 62 percent.

The survey conducted by telephone on Monday and Tuesday targeted 2,214 people. Of those polled, 1,270 people, or 57 percent, responded.

Nhk Poll: Cabinet Approval Rate Falls To 34%

NHK poll: Cabinet approval rate falls to 34%

NHK's latest opinion poll puts the approval rating for Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's Cabinet at 34 percent. The figure is down by two points from last month.

This is the lowest support rate since the launch of Abe's second administration in December 2012, although a simple comparison is not possible as the survey method has changed.

Japanese Media Apologize For False Poll Answers

Japanese media apologize for false poll answers

Japanese media companies have disclosed that their opinion polls included false answers given by an employee of a subcontractor.

Fuji Television Network and the Sankei Shimbun newspaper said on Friday that the misconduct concerned monthly surveys on politics, including cabinet approval ratings.

Who Plans To Order A Sony Xperia 1 Ii (mark 2)? [poll]

Who plans to order a Sony Xperia 1 II (Mark 2)?  [Poll]


There is a lot of excitement for Sony's latest flagship device, the Xperia 1 II (Mark 2). Initial buzz for the device is strong, particularly for its camera capabilities. Even outside that though, the Xperia 1 II looks to be a solid all-rounder, ticking the box of many spec-sheet wishlists including 5G, wireless charging, headphone jack, good battery life, water resistance, great 4K OLED display and more.

Poll: 76% In Favor Of Redress For Virus-hit Firms

Poll: 76% in favor of redress for virus-hit firms

Over 70 percent of the respondents to an NHK survey are in favor of the idea of state compensation for businesses that join efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

NHK conducted the telephone survey of over 2,000 randomly chosen people aged 18 or older between Friday and Sunday. More than 1,200 people responded.

Nhk Poll: Cabinet Approval Rate Falls To 39%

NHK poll: Cabinet approval rate falls to 39%

NHK's latest poll shows that public support for Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's Cabinet is almost equally divided.

NHK conducted a telephone survey between Friday and Sunday of over 2,000 randomly chosen people aged 18 or older. More than 1,200 people responded.

Poll: Over 90% Support Tokyo Games Delay

Poll: Over 90% support Tokyo Games delay

An NHK opinion poll shows that more than 90 percent of the respondents support the decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

NHK conducted the survey over the weekend. More than 1,300 people responded.

Nhk Poll: Cabinet Approval At 43%

NHK poll: Cabinet approval at 43%

NHK's latest opinion poll puts the approval rating for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet at 43 percent. The figure is down by two points from last month.

The disapproval rating rose four points to 41 percent.

Japan Poll Shows Reluctance To Accept Refugees

Japan poll shows reluctance to accept refugees

A Japanese government survey shows that more than half of the respondents think the country accepts only a limited number of refugees. But only around a quarter want a more welcoming approach.

The Cabinet Office conducted its first survey on the country's immigration policy in November of last year, covering 3,000 people aged 18 or older. 1,572 people responded.

Japan Govt. Poll: 81% Approve Death Penalty

Japan govt. poll: 81% approve death penalty

A Japanese government survey shows about 80 percent of respondents support maintaining the death penalty.

The Cabinet Office conducted the survey on the country's use of capital punishment in November 2019, covering 3,000 people aged 18 or older. 1,572 people responded.