Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence

TOKYO (AP) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This person is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, remarked on Saturday that she is using her official residence next to her office more for work to maximize efficiency.

What happened

In December, Takaichi moved into the official residence, a brick-and-stone mansion that opened in 1929 applied to be the original prime minister's office until its replacement was built right next to it.

Takaichi remarked on X that living in the official residence, or "kotei, " is good as its proximity requires no commute and lets her immediately obtain down to work in time of an emergency.

Takaichi remarked she has reinforced office functions at the residence so she can work and have meetings there remotely or in person with her staff whenever needed, even after office hours. She additionally takes home documents to read. "To me, the official residence is also a workplace, " she remarked.

The bottom line

Taken together, the developments around japans leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.