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Clever alarm system invented by Japanese railway company will wake even the deepest of sleepers

Say goodbye to that snooze button forever with the “Timely Wake-up Device”.

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Uniqlo’s amazing new bedsheets are hallucinatingly comfortable

Japan’s favorite affordable fashion brand also makes bedding, and it just blew our minds.

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Nescafe opens permanent sleep cafe in Tokyo in time for Sleep Day, blends catnaps with caffeine

Nestle’s new sleep cafe offers the most luxurious nap experience you can find in Tokyo – doze to your heart’s content!

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Japanese Twitter debates the best breathing technique to put yourself to sleep

Arrive at your sweet dreams using the ultimate 4-7-8 technique…or was it 4-4-8? 

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Japanese man in trouble for taking 11-second nap on train…that he was a conductor for

Taking a nap on the train in Japan is A-OK if you’re a passenger. Otherwise, not so much.

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Body part-shocking device is here to stop Japan from nodding off at the wheel, work, or school

Ever find yourself getting drowsy in public? Zap yourself back into productivity with this handy gadget.

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Manga teaches how to fall asleep in just 10 minutes with near-absolute certainty

Six simple steps to slumber require no breathing apparatuses, hard liquor, or any other sleep aids.

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Japanese cat sleeps so hard it flattens its head, scores a cuteness critical hit

If you catnap too hard, your face will stick that way!

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Recent study once again ranks Japan as the country that sleeps the least

Japanese men and women seem to sleep as much as one hour less than people from other countries.

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The next evolution in pillows is here: a giant scrub brush

You might think a scrub brush would be a terrible thing to rest your sleepy head on, but think again.

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New sleep cafe opens in Japan, offers free coffee and luxurious naps to visitors

Now you can nap in a $9,000 bed and enjoy mood lighting and soothing music with your coffee for a limited time in Tokyo.

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Since she didn’t get up with the chickens, her hair got turned into a crab.

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Instagram account documents people sleeping in ridiculous places in Shibuya【Pics】

No wonder Shibuya is such a pretty place; everyone gets so much beauty sleep.

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Cute cat shows us what it’s like to fall asleep instantly

From happily preening to deep sleep in 0.5 seconds.

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Junior high school in Japan introduces trial afternoon nap time for students

Requested by the students themselves, the afternoon siesta is designed to improve concentration levels and protect the environment.

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We go to bed with Coca-Cola’s new Sleep Water to test its snooze-inducing effects

Coca-Cola claims its new drink will reduce stress and anxiety while promoting drowsiness and restful sleep, but does it deliver on its promise?

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New “Sleep Water” from Coca Cola Japan promises to help you drift off, wake up refreshed

The latest way to get a good night’s sleep in Japan is, apparently, by drinking water made by Coca Cola.

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I think we could all benefit from having a note like this dropped on us by a stranger.

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Are you a control freak, baby, or tough guy? Find out what your sleeping position says about you!

Think about how you slept last night. You probably rolled around a little, found a comfortable spot, adjusted a bit, then eventually slipped into sweet slumber in that position. If you’re like most people, every night you probably choose a similar sleeping position. And the position you choose can say a lot about your personality, your subconscious, and even your deep-seated fears.

We have a list of eight common sleeping positions along with the typical personality traits of each. Are the predictions spot-on for you, or were the psychologists sleeping on the job when they dreamed them up?

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Late to bed, early to rise: Statistics suggest Japan seriously skimps on sleep

It’s a stereotype about Japan that most people are familiar with – the Japanese work hard, give their lives to the company, and stay at work until after the boss has gone home. It’s a country where karoushi, or death from overwork, is a commonly-used buzzword. While some people might argue that the Japanese don’t actually work any harder than those in the west, it certainly seems that they’re working longer hours than the rest of us.

But as a consequence, how much sleep are they getting?

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