Japan

Japan’s Stimulus Aims to Reverse Economic Negativity

Only 5% rate economic conditions as good

April 27, 2009

Japan’s new economic stimulus package aims to reverse a deep recession in the world’s second-largest economy. Japanese citizens became increasingly negative about their economy during each quarter of 2008, ending with 94% saying economic conditions were not good and 90% seeing them getting worse.More ...

Chinese Buck Trend of Economic Negativity

More economic pessimism in Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan

February 20, 2009

As U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits China on the last leg of her Asia trip, Gallup reveals that the Chinese are more optimistic about their economy than the other three nations she visited.More ...

Tough Times in Export Economies of Developed Asia

Majorities in most APEC states see economic conditions getting worse

December 2, 2008

The global economic crisis is exacting a hefty toll on export-reliant economies in developed Asia, where recession is either a threat or already reality. Gallup Polls in the region show consumer sentiment took a more negative turn after the global economic slump began in 2007.More ...

In Japan, Recession Echoes Consumer Woes

Only 9% say economic conditions are good

November 18, 2008

With the news that Japan’s economy is now in recession, Gallup Polls in Japan this year find consumer confidence eroding and only 9% of Japanese saying economic conditions in their country are good.More ...

In Developed Asia, a Clear Preference for Obama

Margin 4-to-1 in Japan, Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea, Singapore

October 21, 2008

Citizens of four close U.S. partners in developed Asia clearly favor Barack Obama over John McCain to become the next U.S. president. Obama is preferred more than 4-to-1 in Japan and Australia and 2-to-1 in South Korea and Singapore, though many Singaporeans do not express a preference.More ...

Japanese Back Obama Over McCain

Disapproval of Bush and disappointment in domestic politics factors

October 21, 2008

Two-thirds of Japanese adults (66%) surveyed by telephone say they would “personally rather see” Barack Obama elected U.S. president, while 15% say they would prefer John McCain.More ...

Japanese Consumer Confidence Crumbling

More than three in four Japanese think economy is getting worse

September 17, 2008

With Japan teetering dangerously close to an economic recession, Gallup Polls find many Japanese consumers appear increasingly frustrated with the country’s economic situation and unhappy with their leadership’s performance.More ...

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

September 3, 2008

Data-driven insights into coverage of John McCain’s vice presidential pick, Japan’s leadership shuffle, mothers working outside the home, and emergency rule in Thailand.

Most Japanese Say Economy Getting Worse

Consumers also pessimistic about nation’s future

July 7, 2008

With Japan’s economy headed for a potential slowdown, Gallup Polls reveal consumers are pessimistic about the direction of the economy and their country’s future in general.More ...

Japan’s Aid to Asia May Not Give Big Edge Over China

Median approval for Japan’s leaders only slightly higher than China’s

May 13, 2008

Despite the billions in development aid Japan gives to Asia each year, median approval of Japan’s leadership in the region is only slightly higher than approval of China’s leadership.More ...