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Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule

Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule
NYT World Wednesday 22 July 2026, 06:03 UTC By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno 1 min read
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a meeting at Japan’s Parliament in Tokyo last week. A social media post by Ms. Takaichi about her schedule has prompted a debate about work hours and the hazards of sleep deprivation.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at a meeting at Japan’s Parliament in Tokyo last week. A social media post by Ms. Takaichi about her schedule has prompted a debate about work hours and the hazards of sleep deprivation.
Japan (LOCATION) Sanae Takaichi (PERSON) Parliament (ORG) Tokyo (LOCATION) Takaichi (PERSON)
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