Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi to Skip Summer Holiday, Focus on Work

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly foregoing her summer vacation to dedicate herself to her duties. Unlike previous prime ministers who often used the parliamentary recess for overseas trips or holidays, Takaichi has no separate vacation plans, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun.

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Since taking office as prime minister, sleeping 0-3 hours has become routine.

Since assuming office, Takaichi has spoken about her extremely short sleep schedule, often balancing work with caring for her ill husband and household chores. In a post on X last month, she revealed that sleeping 0-3 hours had become her daily routine. Upon her election as prime minister last October, she declared her commitment to work, stating, "I will work, work, work, work, and work," signaling a renunciation of work-life balance.

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I will work, work, work, work, and work.

During Japan's Obon holiday in mid-August, Takaichi intends to remain at work. Her focus will be on post-earthquake recovery efforts in Kumamoto and preparing for an extraordinary autumn parliamentary session. A close associate told the Yomiuri Shimbun that there were no plans for an extended summer break, and her presence at work would depend on the day's tasks.

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There are no plans for a long summer vacation. Whether I go to work will be decided based on whether there is work to be done that day.