Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/ORBSGwhRhBB.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Japans unique sleep cutlure: Inemuri, the art of taking power naps • FRANCE 24 English [UZF1kenuvK7] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT This is a common sight in Japan – tired commuters taking a quick nap on their way to work. And for good reason – almost 40% of Japanese people sleep less than six hours a night, less time in bed than their counterparts in other developed economies. They compensate with the practice of “Inemuri”, as FRANCE 24’s team in Japan reports. #Inemuri #sleep #Japan 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: RYzsDQVd1nb mmJzxQuS51d 0ceoKHYEdk9 8UGBGUYyBhh 5zztmIU81KG
This is a common sight in Japan – tired commuters taking a quick nap on their way to work. And for good reason – almost 40% of Japanese people sleep less than six hours a night, less time in bed than their counterparts in other developed economies. They compensate with the practice of “Inemuri”, as FRANCE 24’s team in Japan reports. #Inemuri #sleep #Japan 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: RYzsDQVd1nb mmJzxQuS51d 0ceoKHYEdk9 8UGBGUYyBhh 5zztmIU81KG