Japan's PM says housework makes her busier than predecessors

Summary

Japan's prime minister says she is busier than male predecessors, with housework among her responsibilities, according to the South China Morning Post and The Japan Times. The South China Morning Post says she mentioned bathing, washing dishes and applying make-up; The Japan Times describes her remarks as saying housework makes her busier than male predecessors.

Timeline

1. scmp.com

   14 Oct 2026, 07:46 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that Japan's prime minister says she is busier than male predecessors and mentions bathing, washing dishes and applying make-up.

2. japantimes.co.jp

   14 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Japan's prime minister says housework makes her busier than male predecessors.