Japan's First Female Leader Talks About Her Hard Work

Introduction

Sanae Takaichi is the Prime Minister of Japan. She worked for six months. Now she says her job is very difficult for her body and her life.

Main Body

Sanae Takaichi is 65 years old. She became the leader in October 2025. She is the first woman to have this job. On April 23, she talked to Akira Amari. She said she wants more sleep. She lives in the official house with her husband. She has a lot of work and a lot of chores at home. She does not sleep enough. She works in her house. She does this to help her staff. She cannot go to the shops. Security guards do not let her buy food outside. She only eats food from the house.

Conclusion

The Prime Minister has a very hard job. She must lead the country and take care of her health at the same time.

Vocabulary Learning

chores
Small jobs or tasks at home家務
Example:She has a lot of chores at home.
difficult
Not easy; hard to do困難的
Example:Her job is very difficult.
health
The condition of your body健康
Example:She must take care of her health.
leader
A person who is in charge of a group or country領袖
Example:She is the leader of Japan.
sleep
To rest with your eyes closed睡覺
Example:She wants more sleep.