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Take a standing power nap at work with the Kamin box

Tue 19 Jul 2022    
EcoBalance
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Japan has developed standing sleep pods so employees can slip away and have a quick standing nap.

Tokyo-based office furniture supplier Itoki collaborated with Hokkaido woodworking company, Koyoju Plywood Corporation, to create the ‘nap box’ or the Kamin box, to enable workers to have a mid-day nap.

Itoki communications director Saeko Kawashima said the nap box offers a healthy solution for employees wanting to take a quick power nap while on shift.

He said “In Japan, there are a lot of people who will lock themselves up in the bathroom for a while which I don’t think is healthy. It’s better to sleep in a comfortable location.”

The design has been made to ensure that the head, knees, and back are sufficiently supported so that people will feel comfortable enough to lay back while not worrying about toppling over. 

As the invention urges employees to prioritise restoration, Kawashima hopes it will boost productivity during the work day and encourage a healthy work culture.

About Itoki

Creating human spaces to energize people & the earth. For over 130 years Itoki has helped people keep a step ahead. From offices to public and educational facilities, healthcare and welfare institutions, and personal spaces, Itoki supports working styles of the future.

Itoki’s corporate activities are designed to usher in a dynamic future where lively and active individuals work together for the betterment of a beautiful and sustainable planet.

By embodying the tolerance to accept the diverse values of individuals, we will continue to thoroughly consider the environmental impact of all our corporate activities as we strive to achieve a creative, prosperous, and vibrant society.

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Source: Agencies


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