
Why Japan PM Takaichi is under fire over a '3 am meeting'
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi sparked debate by arriving at her office at 3 am, highlighting Japan's overwork culture. Takaichi defended her early arrival, citing a malfunctioning fax machine and the need to prepare for a 9 am budget session. Japan's unforgiving work culture, known as karoshi, has led to reforms like the 2018 Workstyle Reform Act to limit overtime.