Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi uses official residence as primary workplace to maximize efficiency.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that she is utilizing her official residence as a primary workplace to maximize her efficiency. By living in the mansion next to her office, Takaichi eliminates the commute and allows her to respond immediately to emergencies. She has reinforced the residence with office functions to facilitate remote and in-person meetings with her staff after hours. While Takaichi has faced criticism for her heavy workload and limited sleep, she maintains that the residence serves as a functional workspace. Her support ratings have recently declined as she pushed for a male-only succession system in the Imperial House Law and delayed economic measures. Despite reports that she is avoiding some parliamentary sessions to work at the residence, Takaichi continues to communicate frequently with the public via X. She noted that while the building is legendary for being haunted, she has not seen any ghosts, though she frequently encounters cockroaches.