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Takaichi Says She Sleeps Just 0–3 Hours Nightly

8/24/2026

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  • Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she works around the clock from the official residence.
  • She posted on X that she gets only zero to three hours of sleep each night.
  • She said she avoids leaving the residence to reduce the number of SP officers required.
  • Opinion polls show her approval ratings have fallen, with respondents criticizing her focus on legislation amid a cost-of-living crunch.