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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

"I’ve never encountered a ghost, but until recently…": Japan PM Sanae Takaichi reveals unusual experience as staff launch ‘Operation Combat’ at official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has revealed an unexpectedly personal story about life inside Japan’s official residence, beginning with a question about ghosts and leading to a childhood belief in reincarnation that has stayed with her for decades.

“I’ve never encountered a ghost, but until recently, I was the one screaming when I came across cockroaches,” she wrote on X. Takaichi was responding to a question she said she is often asked about whether she has ever experienced anything supernatural at the official residence.

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