Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi says household chores and makeup add hours to her workday, reigniting debate over gender expectations and the support women need to balance professional and domestic responsibilities

In a groundbreaking moment, Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to serve as Japan's prime minister, shared her experience of juggling extra hours of household work. Her remarks instigated a vital dialogue concerning the inequitable sharing of domestic chores and pressures on women. Many critics connected her experiences t…