În multe birouri japoneze, imaginea unui angajat care își odihnește capul pe brațe pentru câteva minute nu este automat ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Japan’s a chronically sleep-deprived nation – but some companies believe introducing a lunchtime nap at the office could help solve the problem. Could ‘hirune’ take off? It’s three o’clock in the ...