Working for longer hours can be exhausting and we often seek a quick relaxing session. Many people have different methods to recharge themselves. Some opt for a quick nap, walk for a while, take a ...

The challenge of staying awake has only risen with the growth of cities, but few places in the world have found a way to incorporate napping into the culture. Could ‘sleeperies’ and ‘EnergyPods’ make ...

The Japanese don’t sleep. They don’t nap. They do ‘inemuri’. Dr Brigitte Steger explains. This story is featured in BBC Future’s “Best of 2016” collection. Discover more of our picks. The Japanese don ...

We’ve all had those days when our minds feel cloudy, and focusing on anything seems like a struggle. Whether long hours of work, stress, or just being overwhelmed, brain fog can make it hard to get ...

Inemuri, the Japanese art of napping, allows individuals to take short naps in public or work settings without being seen as unproductive. This practice helps improve alertness and cognitive function.

Inemuri is the art of sleeping at work. The word Inemuri translates to "sleeping while present". In Japan's ultra-busy workaholic culture, the average worker has mastered the art of sleeping just ...

Japanese people are known for their immaculate lifestyle, which makes them lead a disciplined and happy life. One of the best ways to do that is to have a peaceful and regulated sleep, and this is ...

On the train to and from work, sitting down, standing up, at work, at school… in public places, people in Japan (including politicians) are nodding off whenever they can. It’s part of the scenery day ...

The Japanese are arguably the most fascinating people on the earth right now, and their culture is full of amazing customs. Like, really. Even though there are a ton of other facts that will leave you ...