https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-pm-explains-how-she-works-more-than-male-pmsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-pm-explains-how-she-works-more-than-male-pmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-pm-explains-how-she-works-more-than-male-pms#u140583Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:41:45 +0000Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claims she works more hours than her male predecessors because of chores and makeup requirements. These comments have triggered a public debate regarding gender roles and the expectations placed on a female leader in Japan. While Takaichi highlights the additional time burdens women face, other reports have emerged questioning her attendance record in parliament, adding a layer of political scrutiny to her assertions about her workload.Why it mattersJapan is currently adapting to the leadership of its first female Prime Minister. The country has a long hi