Japan PM Calls Official Residence 'Workplace', Sees Cockroach but Not Ghosts Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken to social media to address rumors about her seclusion in the official residence.
In a bid to quell speculation, she emphasized its use as a workplace, citing the benefits of swift decision making and reduced staff burden.
Takaichi's focus on being constantly "on the job" – even at night, as evidenced by her review of documents while doing household chores – may be a coping mechanism for the weight of responsibility she carries.