Japan companies awakening to growing power nap trend

Snooze time during work hours seen as increasing productivity

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EnergyPod elevates the feet to help reduce stress on the heart and blood vessels while legs are bent to relax the back. (Photo courtesy of Comotize)

YUKI KESHIBA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Companies in Japan have woken up to the rising trend of power naps during work hours, offering new gadgets that help employees catch some shut-eye during the day to increase productivity.

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