https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-leader-says-she-loses-hours-to-makeup-and-chores-opinions-aboundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-leader-says-she-loses-hours-to-makeup-and-chores-opinions-aboundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-leader-says-she-loses-hours-to-makeup-and-chores-opinions-abound#u142264Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:12:02 +0000Japan's first female Prime Minister, Takaichi, claims that housework and makeup requirements result in her working more hours than her male predecessors. These statements have triggered a national debate regarding gender roles and the expectations placed on women in leadership. While the Prime Minister frames these tasks as additions to her professional burden, the comments have sparked controversy over the role of women in Japanese society and how a female leader should operate.Why it mattersJapan is an island nation in East Asia with a population of nearly 123 million as of 2026. The co