Tired Japanese workers may have a new place to rest on the job, but must stand
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The Kamin Box, or nap box.

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If you are a worker in Japan and need to rest your eyes, a new workplace product just might be for you. 

According to HBN News, the Kamin Box, or nap box, has been developed that looks like a stylish storage locker but is, in reality, a place for tired workers to take a cat nap.

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Inside of the nap box.

Tokyo-based office furniture supplier Itoki developed the Kamin Box in cooperation with the Hokkaido woodworking company, Koyoju Plywood Corporation.

“Open the door and step inside, and you’ll find a small ledge to support your butt, plus another one that looks to be either chin or forehead-height, depending on how tall you are, on the inside of the door. The idea is that these contours will hold your body in place so that you can sleep standing up,” according to the site.


 

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