Japan PM Takaichi finally gets five hours of sleep
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently shared that she managed to get five hours of sleep after a period of working with minimal rest. While she framed the time as a chance to catch up on chores, opposition leaders criticized her time management, suggesting she should focus on high-level decision-making.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense pressure on political leaders and sparks debate over the balance between personal productivity and executive governance.
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she was finally able to get five hours of sleep during the three-day weekend ending Monday, offering a glimpse into the demanding schedule she has maintained since taking office.
“I was able to get five hours of sleep for the first time in a while and tackled the ironing and sewing I’d been putting off all at once,” Takaichi wrote on X on Monday night.
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