Japan Abe's support rate dropped to a record due to the rumor surrounding suspected misuse of public funds to hold a cherry blossom viewing party.

According to a poll released today in Mainichi, Abe's cabinet support rate fell 6 percentage points in November to 42%, the lowest level since the two ministers in Abe's cabinet. ordained in just one week.

Participants in the poll cited the "cherry blossom scandal" as a reason they were dissatisfied with the Abe administration. Opposition accused the Prime Minister of using the wrong funds to organize the annual cherry blossom viewing party in Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, with incentives for guests who are his supporters.

The incident was considered a "minus point" for the Abe administration in the context of last month, he was recorded as the longest standing prime minister in Japanese history. Two ministers in Abe's cabinet resigned in September on suspicion of election fraud.

The annual cherry blossom viewing party, organized by the Japanese government in April this year, attracts about 18,000 people. The photo on the Prime Minister's Office website shows Mr. Abe smiling at celebrities wearing traditional kimono costumes during the festival.

The Abe administration has vowed not to host the event next year, breaking the tradition for nearly 70 years. Observers also said that support for the Prime Minister could influence the re-election campaign early next year.

Tokyo said the government canceled the plan to hold a cherry blossom viewing party unrelated to feedback from parliamentarians. About 72% of people surveyed in Mainichi said they did not accept that reason, while the acceptance rate was only 13%.