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An American Tourist In Japan Was Confused About Where She Was Supposed To Sleep In Her Hotel Room

An American woman named Autumn posted a video on TikTok and showed viewers why she was confused about where she was supposed ...

Japan’s new prime minister sleeps two hours a night and asks aides to meet at 3am

The Japanese prime minister has revealed she typically sleeps for just two hours each night and asks aides to meet at 3am, ...
The Daily Dot

“Where do I sleep?”: American tourist baffled by Japanese room with no bed learns what a ryokan is

An American tourist’s confusion over a missing bed in her Japanese hotel room has ignited both mockery and sympathy online. TikTok creator Autumn Anderson (@somethingicanholdonto) was traveling abroad ...
scmp.com

Japanese city pushes 2-hour daily cap on smartphone use to boost sleep, family time

The mayor of a central Japanese city has defended an unusual new ordinance that urges residents to limit their personal smartphone use to just two hours per day, saying the guideline is intended to ...
Nikkei Asia

Japan's techno-pop group Perfume to go into 'cold sleep'

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Perfume, an all-female Japanese techno-pop group, said Sunday they will take a hiatus in 2026, after gaining popularity in Japan and beyond since their major label debut two decades ...
The Express Tribune

Pokémon Sleep boosts Japan’s average sleep by 32 Minutes in two years

Pokémon Sleep is making a measurable difference to sleep habits in Japan, with users gaining an additional 32 minutes of rest each night since the app’s launch two years ago. During Pokémon Sleep’s ...
Hypebeast

New Book Spotlights Japan's Hardcore Techno Underground

A new book published by Never Sleep chronicles the story of J-core, Japan’s hardcore techno scene. Manga Corps delves deep into the visual culture of the subculture, featuring an extensive archive of ...
Indiatimes

Viral post breaks down why 7 hours of sleep feels different in Japan vs America

The viral post highlights key differences in Japanese and American sleep habits, suggesting that cultural approaches significantly impact sleep quality. Japanese practices, such as cooler room ...
Mena FN

NELL USA INTRODUCES JAPAN's PREMIUM SLEEP INNOVATIONS TO AMERICA

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) To celebrate its U.S. debut, NELL took its handcrafted sleep comforts on the road with a soft-launch mobile pop-up experience in May. The tour launched in Southern California ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer

Pikachu, Snorlax named Japan ambassadors to promote better sleep

TOKYO – In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax – two beloved characters from the globally popular Pokemon franchise – have officially been appointed ...
CNN

This puffer jacket uses light and sound to lull you to sleep anywhere

Often described as one of the world’s most sleep-deprived nations, Japan repeatedly ranks last, or near last, in international surveys and studies on sleep duration and quality. One design firm has ...