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Japan's PM faces criticism over work habits and declining approval ratings

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly spending more time at her official residence, which she uses as an extension of her office, to increase efficiency. This approach, coupled with her admission of minimal sleep due to her workload, has drawn criticism regarding work-life balance and gender equality. Her approval ratings have declined amidst unpopular policy decisions and reduced public engagement. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press ·

    Japan’s PM is barely sleeping and rarely leaving her office in the name of ‘efficiency.’ Her approval rating disagrees

    Sanae Takaichi says she sleep 0-3 hours nightly. “I’ve never seen a ghost, but I have often screamed because of my encounters with cockroaches."

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