The Japanese take their napping seriously and the country has a proud history of producing outside-the-box ideas to help overworked salarymen grab a few z's, but even for that part of the world the ...

KOYOJU Plywood Corporation has introduced "giraffenap" - a unique nap box designed for upright slumber. This unconventional approach to rest aims to redefine work style dynamics and boost productivity ...

SAPPORO--The sight of Japanese catnapping on trains or slumped over their desks during office hours is hardly surprising, given the country’s reputation for long work hours. Now, a company in northern ...

"Everyday, giraffes sleep while standing up for about 20 minutes. Just like that, 20 minutes a day is just right for a nap too. That's why we called it the Giraffenap, because of the way giraffes rest ...

Giraffenap is a nap box that allows you to take a rest while standing when you feel tired or sleepy. According to Japanese manufacturers, in just 20 minutes, you will be refreshed, and have your ...

Who hasn’t been tired at work and wanted to reap the mental and physical benefits of a quick nap? However, if you were to stretch out on the break room sofa, you’d likely disrupt the feng shui of the ...

Take a coffee break. Walk around. Have a quick gossip with colleagues. Wash your face. Do all these—and more—to keep sleep away during work hours. Sleep deprivation at work is no light matter. What ...

Giraffnap is a vertical pod that helps people sleep standing upright — just like giraffes do. It's about the size of a phone booth and has shelves and padding to rest your arms, legs and head. Good ...

Sleeping at work will never be the same again thanks to a new vertical pod coming to Japanese workplaces later this year. The pod, dubbed as the “giraffenap,” is a new innovation from Japan that ...