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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.
Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Supported by 'Stealth Husband' Who Remains Behind the Scenes
Oct 22, 2025 04:44 pm CST
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi receives quiet support from her husband Taku Yamamoto, who embraces the role of "stealth husband" by cooking meals and providing domestic support while deliberately staying out of the public spotlight to avoid interfering with her political leadership.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Collapses: What This Means for Sanae Takaichi's Prime Minister Bid
Oct 11, 2025 01:53 am CST
Japan's political landscape was dramatically altered when the ruling coalition collapsed after Komeito withdrew, jeopardizing conservative Sanae Takaichi's historic bid to become Japan's first female prime minister. This political crisis stems from an unresolved financial scandal and ideological differences, leaving the Liberal Democratic Party seeking new alliances amid parliamentary uncertainty.
Japan's Next PM Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Political Trailblazer
Oct 05, 2025 01:00 am CST
Discover how Sanae Takaichi, Japan's incoming first female prime minister, balances her lifelong passion for heavy metal music with her conservative political agenda. This article explores her journey from college drummer to LDP leader, her economic vision, and what her historic rise means for Japan's political landscape.
Japan's Historic Political Crossroads: Potential First Woman PM or Youngest Modern Leader
Oct 03, 2025 08:21 am CST
Japan approaches a pivotal political moment as Saturday's Liberal Democratic Party leadership vote could deliver either the nation's first female prime minister in Sanae Takaichi or its youngest modern-era leader in Shinjiro Koizumi. The election comes as the ruling party faces significant challenges, including electoral defeats and an economy requiring revitalization, with the winner needing to navigate complex domestic policies and international relations, particularly with the United States.