Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contest
Summary
Japan held its first competitive sleeping contest called "Matt Race" in Tokyo. Participants wore sleep tracking devices and tried to sleep as long as possible on comfortable mattresses for up to 90 minutes, with a prize of about $14,000.Key Facts
- The competition was in Tokyo, Japan.
- It is called the "Matt Race."
- Participants wore devices to track their sleep.
- Competitors tried to sleep for up to 90 minutes.
- The event aims to encourage people to sleep more.
- Japan has one of the shortest average sleep times among developed countries.
- The top prize was over two million yen (around $14,000).
- The contest reflects concerns about sleep deprivation as a health issue.
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