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Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she secludes herself at official residence
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has moved into the official residence near her office to maximize work efficiency, citing no commute and the ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
- She has enhanced the residence's office functions to hold meetings and work remotely, treating it as both a home and workplace.
- Takaichi's admission of limited sleep due to balancing heavy workloads and homemaking duties has sparked criticism regarding work-life balance and gender equality.
- Her support ratings have declined amid unpopular policies, including a push for male-only imperial succession and delayed economic measures, with reports of reduced interaction with lawmakers and reliance on social media for communication.
- Despite the residence's historical reputation for coup attempts and ghost stories, Takaichi remains unfazed, humorously noting encounters with cockroaches instead.
