Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiči has been facing criticism for spending much of her time working from her official residence, effectively isolating herself. She recently explained that she utilizes the residence, a historic building, as both a home and workspace to maximize efficiency. Takaiči moved into the 1929 official residence in December, a building once used for official work but later transitioned into a prime ministerial home when a new office was constructed nearby. She highlights the convenience of the combined space, allowing her to work quickly from anywhere. Despite rumors of the residence being haunted due to past assassination attempts in the 1930s, Takaiči denies ever seeing a ghost, only a cockroach that startled her. The Prime Minister, Japan’s first female leader, is facing declining public support amid economic policy delays and controversial legislation, and works long hours, reportedly sleeping only three hours a night.