Japan's Takaichi Defends Working From Residence for Long Hours, Despite Cockroach Complaints
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Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 25
Japan's Takaichi Defends Working From Residence for Long Hours, Despite Cockroach Complaints
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 25
Summary
Sanae Takaichi said she often stays at the prime minister's residence unless official duties take her elsewhere, defending the practice as a way to keep working for long hours.
The Japanese premier said remaining there reduces the burden on staff, making the residence a more practical base for late-night work.
Her remarks answered criticism over how often she works from the residence rather than moving between official locations.
The episode puts a spotlight on Takaichi's working style early in her premiership, with even complaints about cockroaches at the residence becoming part of the public debate.