Video. Tokyo sleep competition offers 2 million yen prize to best sleeper
- Updated: 07/10/2026 - 13:30 GMT+2 A Tokyo sleep competition organised by Koala offered ¥2 million to the best sleeper, highlighting Japan’s long-hours work culture and sleep deprivation.
- Participants in Tokyo took part in a sleep competition organised by mattress company Koala, with contestants lying in beds while devices monitored their sleep.
- Footage shows them sleeping, moving in their beds and being gently woken by staff before the results are announced.
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- Updated: 07/10/2026 - 13:30 GMT+2 A Tokyo sleep competition organised by Koala offered ¥2 million to the best sleeper, highlighting Japan’s long-hours work culture and sleep deprivation.
- Participants in Tokyo took part in a sleep competition organised by mattress company Koala, with contestants lying in beds while devices monitored their sleep.
- Footage shows them sleeping, moving in their beds and being gently woken by staff before the results are announced.
Sources: Euronews