Interest in the Senkaku Islands The second lowest since the survey began. Government Poll December 8:47
In a public opinion survey on the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, 66% of the respondents answered that they were “interested” or “interested” in the Senkaku Islands, 3 from the previous survey two years ago. Although the number of points increased, it was the second lowest since the survey began.
In October, the government conducted a public opinion survey of 3,000 people over the age of 18 nationwide in order to explore the public awareness of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa, and received responses from 1,608 people, 54%.
According to it, 66% of the respondents answered that they were “interested” and “somewhat interested” in the Senkaku Islands, whereas “not interested” or “somewhat interested” “No” was 31%.
The percentage of those who answered “interested” or “interested” increased by 3 points compared to the previous survey two years ago, but the second since the start of the survey in 2013 The level was very low.
On the other hand, 64% of respondents answered that they were “interested” or “interested” in the public opinion survey on Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture from September to October, an increase of 4 points from the previous survey. However, it was a result that was 7 points lower than 2013, which was the highest in the past survey.
The person in charge at the Cabinet Secretariat said, “The transition in interest seems to have an impact on the social situation from time to time, but next year it will be relocated and expanded. I want to go forward. "