Japan PM Takaichi Moves into 'Haunted' Official Residence

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Firstpost•30-12-2025, 14:00
Japan PM Takaichi Moves into 'Haunted' Official Residence
- •Japan's first woman PM, Sanae Takaichi, moved into the official residence, rumored to be haunted by century-old soldiers' ghosts.
- •The move comes over two months after taking office, following criticism for a long commute after an earthquake.
- •The 1929-built residence was the site of 1930s coup attempts and assassinations, with bullet holes and lingering spirits.
- •Previous PMs like Shigeru Ishiba and Fumio Kishida lived there without reporting paranormal activity.
- •Shinzo Abe and Yoshihide Suga avoided the residence for nine years.
Why It Matters: Japan's new PM Takaichi faces a 'haunted' residence, adding a spooky twist to her demanding role.
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