Japanese Prime Minister Cuts Work Schedule Short Due to Cold-Like Illness

TOKYO, March 12 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has suspended her scheduled government activities and withdrawn to her official residence after developing what appear to be cold-like symptoms, according to a Thursday report from Japan’s Jiji news agency.

The Prime Minister’s decision to halt her official engagements comes as a precautionary measure following the onset of the illness symptoms.