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Japan's PM Takaichi criticised for claiming zero to three hours sleep

23 July 2026 · in 80 words

Japan's PM Takaichi criticised for claiming zero to three hours sleep

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she's been getting as little as zero to three hours of sleep since taking office, sparking criticism from lawmakers. She posted on X about long days reading documents and clearing emails, saying a recent five-hour sleep felt like a blessing.

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