Overview
- Akira Amari said after a meeting at the prime minister's office that Sanae Takaichi told him she wants to get more sleep.
- He also quoted her saying meals at the Prime Minister's Official Residence are difficult.
- Earlier this month in the House of Councillors budget committee, she said housework takes time, her sleep is short, and the rest of her time goes to work.
- In February she described rules at the residence that bar shopping and takeout, which left her relying on frozen food.
- There have been no reported changes to those rules, which could draw new scrutiny to the support system for the prime minister's household.