Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday

Summary

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a remark that The Japan Times said points to the disproportionate share of household tasks that fall to women in Japan. This follows earlier reports that Takaichi cited housework among her responsibilities.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   17 Oct 2026, 02:03 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Takaichi said her schedule is busier than those of her male predecessors, highlighting how household tasks disproportionately fall to women in Japan.