Inemuri meaning “being present while asleep,” is a unique part of Japanese culture where brief napping in public spaces like on trains, in offices, or even during meetings is socially accepted and ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Forgetfulness, poor concentration and fatigue are all symptoms of brain fog. Many of us experience such dips in productivity throughout the workday. But what if there was an easy way recharge and ...

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 ...

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 ...