Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/eLd8PAxPGIn.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 [BFGviDW7ZGs] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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: JGjUrkwEpQZ Hf18URXrUHP y2FwHetH30y hqG8c3DRtQ3 s2jsTdL5STk 3TfWnUFs2BX
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: JGjUrkwEpQZ Hf18URXrUHP y2FwHetH30y hqG8c3DRtQ3 s2jsTdL5STk 3TfWnUFs2BX