Politics · 23 July 2026
Japan's PM Takaichi criticised for claiming zero to three hours sleep
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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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