Japan Holds Sleep Contest With 2.22 Million Yen Prize
A first-of-its-kind sleep competition was held in Tokyo on October 5, with contestants competing for a 2.22 million yen top prize by trying to achieve the deepest, fastest and most stable sleep during a 90-minute session. (News On Japan)
Japan held a unique sleep competition on October 5, offering a 2.22 million yen prize to the participant who could achieve the deepest, fastest, and most stable sleep during a 90-minute session. Organized by bedding company Koala Mattress, the event aimed to raise awareness about sleep habits in Japan, where average sleep duration is among the shortest internationally.
Contestants, ranging from their 20s to 50s, were monitored using brain-wave devices to measure sleep depth, time to fall asleep, and sleep stability, with the highest score winning the top prize. The unusual competition gained significant attention, with a high demand-to-place ratio of 800 to one.
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