Takaichi's 'work, work, work, work, work' wins Japan's top buzzword of 2025

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's vow to "work, work, work, work, work" and "female prime minister" have together won the award for Japan's buzzword of the year for 2025. The prize goes to the word or phrase that best represents the trends of that year taken from news events and statements that drew mass attention. The top 10 were announced on Monday, pared down from 30 nominees.