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Japan's futuristic airport hotel lets you rent tiny pods for power naps

Japan's futuristic airport hotel lets you rent tiny pods for power naps

Though the full stays must be booked between certain hours, the chain is open 24 hours to accommodate anyone in need of a power nap — no matter how odd the hour.

Japan's futuristic airport hotel lets you rent tiny pods for power naps

Each location comes with a lounge for guests to use in the hour on either side of their full night's sleep. People can use the time to get work done or simply recharge before starting their day.

Each location comes with a lounge for guests to use in the hour on either side of their full night

Some rates are slightly higher depending on the location. The Narita hotel, for example, charges slightly more for naps and showers, since many of its clientele are weary travelers looking to freshen up.

Some rates are slightly higher depending on the location. The Narita hotel, for example, charges slightly more for naps and showers, since many of its clientele are weary travelers looking to freshen up.

The pods are narrow, but not so tight that guests can sit up and move around. They also come equipped with a night light for reading and fresh bedding that gets replaced and washed after each use.

The pods are narrow, but not so tight that guests can sit up and move around. They also come equipped with a night light for reading and fresh bedding that gets replaced and washed after each use.

The pods are stacked and can be rented on an hourly basis for around $9 an hour for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour. Whole stays, including a light meal, can be purchased for more.

The pods are stacked and can be rented on an hourly basis for around $9 an hour for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour. Whole stays, including a light meal, can be purchased for more.

There aren't even any words, since many of the guests tend to be international travelers. Signs on the floor guide you to your desired location.

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Owing to its business model, each location relies on a minimalist design. The reception desk, walls, floors, and lockers are all white.

Owing to its business model, each location relies on a minimalist design. The reception desk, walls, floors, and lockers are all white.

The five locations include Narita Airport, Kyoto, Sendai, Shinjuku-North in Tokyo, and a women-only location in Kanda, also in Tokyo.

The five locations include Narita Airport, Kyoto, Sendai, Shinjuku-North in Tokyo, and a women-only location in Kanda, also in Tokyo.

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