Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
Summary
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spends most of her time working in her official residence near her office to save time and respond quickly in emergencies. She set up her residence as a workplace for meetings and remote work, often working late and bringing documents home.Key Facts
- Takaichi moved into the official residence in December; the building once served as the prime minister’s original office.
- Living there saves commuting time and lets her start work immediately during emergencies.
- She uses the residence as an office for in-person and remote meetings, even after usual office hours.
- Takaichi has shared that she only sleeps zero to three hours per night due to her heavy workload and home duties.
- Her work habits and policies, including pushing a male-only succession law, have led to criticism and falling support.
- Reports say she avoids parliamentary sessions and has less contact with lawmakers and officials than past leaders.
- She communicates policy and comments mostly via the social media platform X instead of traditional media.
- The residence has history of violent events in the 1930s and is rumored to be haunted, but Takaichi is unfazed except for occasional cockroach encounters.
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