A 12-point jump in the LDP from the August poll. According to Nikkei:
- Opposition LDP 35%
- Ruling DPJ 14%
- Hashimoto’s new party 12%
The sales tax hike badly hurt the DPJ but the strong yen is another factor. The election isn’t until early next year and this raises the risk that the DPJ tries some desperate moves to weaken the yen.
I was hoping for an epic Godzilla vs. King Kong battle but it’s shaping up to be more Godzilla vs. Mothra.