Takaichi Says Official Residence Is Her Workplace
Takaichi said she uses the residence to work remotely and in person, citing efficiency and fewer security staff as support ratings fall.
- On Aug 22, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she uses her official residence as a workplace to maximize efficiency, responding to claims that she tends to seclude herself at home.
- Media reports indicate Takaichi has been avoiding parliamentary sessions and largely staying at the residence, with significantly less interaction with other lawmakers and officials than her predecessors.
- Takaichi said she reinforced office functions at the residence, or 'kotei,' to "reduce the burden on staff at the prime minister's office," allowing her to make necessary judgments and hold meetings remotely or in person.
- Her disclosure that "Zero to three hours of sleep has become the norm" while handling household chores triggered criticism that Japan's first female leader is setting a poor example for gender-equality.
- Takaichi has seen support ratings drop while pushing unpopular policies, including a revision to the Imperial House Law to maintain a male-only succession system, while delaying economic measures to address rising prices.
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Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home. Takaichi said on Saturday that she's using her official residence next to her office more for work and meetings to maximize efficiency.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been found to have a lackluster track record compared to previous prime ministers, having conducted only eight site inspections and spent more than half of her holidays at her official residence and accommodation during the 10 months since taking office. As she has reduced informal Q&A sessions with reporters and instead delivers policy messages via social media, calls are being raised within the party …
Only 8 Site Inspections in 10 Months Since Taking Office… Takaichi 'Stays Home' for Half of Holidays
(Tokyo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Do-yeon = Criticism is mounting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is taking a passive approach to on-site activities compared to her predecessors.
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on August 22 that she uses the official residence located near her office as a workspace.
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