Is Japan sleep-deprived?

Is Japan sleep-deprived?

In Japan, over 60% of adults are sleep-deprived due to long working hours, high stress levels, and technology usage late into the night. This has far-reaching consequences for mental and physical health as well as productivity levels at work. The government is addressing this issue by limiting overtime hours and encouraging flexible working arrangements, while campaigns have been launched to raise awareness about the importance of getting enough sleep each night. Technology has both helped and hindered our ability to get sufficient restful sleep each night, so there needs to be a shift in mindset towards valuing restful sleep just as much (if not more) than productivity levels. Charles R Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders, believes that companies should introduce policies to limit technology usage late into the evening and encourage employees take regular breaks throughout the day/week.