Japan's First Female Prime Minister Takaichi Reveals She Sleeps Only 2-4 Hours Nightly Amid Work Culture Concerns

Nov 13, 2025 09:21 pm CST

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has admitted to sleeping just 2-4 hours per night while defending discussions about extending overtime limits, sparking debate about work-life balance in a country notorious for its overwork culture. As Japan's first female premier, Takaichi has abandoned personal work-life balance, maintaining a packed schedule of domestic and international engagements.