A centuries-old Japanese sleep practice could be the key to revitalizing rest. While Western preferences prioritize plush mattresses and abundant bedding, the Japanese approach to rest favors a ...

A new study says Japan loses at least 1 trillion yen (about $6.35 billion) every year because many working adults do not ...

While sleep is universally acknowledged as vital to health, how much we should and do sleep depends heavily on culture, geography, and social expectations. What’s “just right” in Japan might leave you ...

Sleep researchers said that fiber and protein intake was positively associated with improved sleep quality Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022.