Japan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-takaichi-says-chores-and-makeup-add-hours-to-her-workday-sparking-debate-on-gender-rolesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Japan PM Takaichi Says Makeup and Chores Add Hours to Workdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-takaichi-says-chores-and-makeup-add-hours-to-her-workday-sparking-debate-on-gender-roleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-s-takaichi-says-chores-and-makeup-add-hours-to-her-workday-sparking-debate-on-gender-roles#u139229Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:07:07 +0000Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that household chores and applying makeup cause her to work three or four hours longer each day than her male predecessors. Speaking during a Wednesday parliamentary session, Takaichi detailed her morning routine of bathing, making breakfast, washing dishes, and putting on makeup. Her remarks sparked a national debate concerning gender roles, domestic expectations, and the burdens placed on female political leaders attempting to balance professional duties with traditional household responsibilities.Why it mattersTakaichi holds the distinction of b