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Politics · 23 July 2026

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

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

内閣広報室 / Cabinet Public Affairs Office via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-4.0)

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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