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Cabinet Spokesman Supports Takaichi's Challenging Sleep Routine

23 Temmuz 2026Japan Times

The Cabinet spokesman has come to the defense of Takaichi's demanding sleep schedule, which has been criticized following a social media post by the prime minister. The post highlighted the issue of insufficient sleep, raising concerns about its contradiction to ongoing workstyle reform efforts.
This situation underscores the tension between personal work habits and broader governmental initiatives aimed at improving work-life balance.
Japan has been grappling with issues related to work-life balance and overwork for years, prompting the government to implement reforms aimed at improving working conditions. The prime minister's acknowledgment of sleep deprivation, juxtaposed with these reforms, has sparked debate about the effectiveness and sincer…
The defense of Takaichi's sleep schedule reflects a broader cultural challenge in Japan, where long working hours are often normalized. By publicly addressing the prime minister's comments, the Cabinet spokesman may be attempting to downplay the potential backlash against workstyle reforms.

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