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Japan Announces Tournament Paying Sleepers Rs 13.76 Lakh Prize

Japan Announces Tournament Paying Sleepers Rs 13.76 Lakh Prize
Get paid to sleep: Japan announces tournament with Rs 13.76 lakh prize · indianexpress.com

A company in Japan is planning a contest where people compete by sleeping.

The winner could receive 2.22 million yen, or about Rs 13.76 lakh.

The contest will take place in Tokyo on October 5, 2026.

Each person will have 90 minutes to sleep.

Special devices will track how deeply and steadily they sleep.

The devices will also measure how long it takes each person to fall asleep.

Sleeping for a long time alone will not guarantee victory.

The organizers want people to think more about sleep deprivation in Japan.

Key facts

Top prize
2.22 million yen, approximately Rs 13.76 lakh
Event type
Competitive sleeping tournament
Sleep session
90 minutes
Location
Share Green Minami Aoyama, Tokyo
Date
October 5, 2026
Measurements
Sleep depth, overall quality, stability and time taken to fall asleep
Stated aim
To draw attention to sleep deprivation in Japan

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