Japan’s Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles
Takaichi’s remarks drew criticism and debate over gender roles, with Japan’s women spending 3 hours 24 minutes a day on housework, government data show.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Parliament on Wednesday she spends "three or four more hours" than male predecessors on household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and makeup alongside her demanding schedule as Japan's first female prime minister.
- Discussions about Takaichi's time management arose when lawmaker Fumitake Fujita of the Japan Innovation Party questioned the marathon hours leaders spend in Parliament, noting sessions often consume five to seven hours daily.
- Citing a study, Fujita noted Japan's prime minister attended parliamentary sessions for 72 days in 2022, versus 50 days in the United Kingdom and 13 in Germany, leaving little time for other responsibilities.
- A self-described workaholic, Takaichi sleeps just two to four hours nightly and faces a political environment where gender roles remain rigid, with only 68 women lawmakers elected out of 465 Lower House seats.
- Fujita argued current parliamentary confinement "isn't in line with the global standards," while Takaichi admitted she struggles to "squeeze out time" to think about the country's future direction amid her heavy workload.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed that she spends 3-4 hours a day working more than male leaders due to household chores and makeup, sparking criticism about gender roles, demanding work hours, and work-life balance.
Japan's Prime Minister claims she works more hours than men due to housework and applying make-up
Japan's Prime Minister has claimed she works more hours than men because of having to do housework and apply make-up.Sanae Takaichi, who is Japan’s first female leader, said she works "three or four more hours than male prime ministers", due to gender roles.During an address to parliament, she alluded to the idea that she feels required to clean dishes and apply make-up before starting her working day.Ms Takaichi's aides - having only served und…
Takaichi: Makeup, Chores Means I Work More Than Male PMs
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about the additional work she has to take on as a woman compared to her male predecessors have parked a debate about gender roles in the nation and have put her performance in the spotlight. On Wednesday, Takaichi said she works longer hours than...
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