Japanese PM Takaichi Says Zero-to-Three Hours of Sleep Is Her Norm, Sparking Political Backlash

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote on X on July 20 that sleeping zero to three hours per night has become her norm since taking office. She later posted she was "finally getting a full FIVE hours of sleep." The disclosure drew criticism and political debate, with opposition parties questioning whether fatigue impairs her decision-making capacity.