Japan's Prime Minister Caught Napping During Re-Election Vote

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's brief nap in parliament, attributed to cold medicine, sparks criticism and goes viral.

Ishiba was seen dozing off during a parliamentary session where he was re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that Ishiba's nap was due to cold medicine and late-night work.
The incident has been widely viewed online, with a video of the event attracting nearly 30 million views.
Some lawmakers criticized Ishiba's behavior, calling it inappropriate for such an important occasion.
Ishiba's re-election follows a challenging snap election that resulted in a minority government for the ruling party.