Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on Saturday spoke about her use of the official residence, calling it her "workplace," and shared some interesting details about life there, including seeing cockroaches but no ghosts.
Takaichi's remarks came amid opinions that she tends to stay at the residence rather than frequently appear at the Prime Minister's Office. In response to reporters, the female prime minister confirmed she uses the official residence, located right next to the office, as a regular workplace.
When asked about experiences at the residence, which is famous for many ghost stories, Takaichi said she has never encountered any supernatural phenomena but admitted to seeing cockroaches on the premises. The head of Japan's government shared this openly, showing her comfort with the new living and working place.
It is known that the official residence of Japan's prime minister is a solidly built building with a long history and many anecdotes. Observers see Takaichi's use of the place as a workspace as an effort to dispel speculation that she has little interaction with officials and staff at the central office.
