Japan's younger voters back PM's election gambit, snowy areas opposed

Some 58.4 per cent of those in their 30s or younger said they are fine with the dissolution of the House of Representatives for an election on Feb 8, compared with 47.5 per cent among those in their 40s and 50s. - The Japan News/ANN

TOKYO: Young people in Japan appear more supportive than older generations of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to call a snap election, while many voters in snow-heavy regions do not welcome it, a Kyodo News poll showed Sunday (Jan 25).

Some 58.4 per cent of those in their 30s or younger said they are fine with the dissolution of the House of Representatives for an election on Feb 8, compared with 47.5 per cent among those in their 40s and 50s.