Japanese man sleeps for 30 minutes only?

TOKYO: Yes, you read that right: a 40-year-old Japanese man, Kenji Takakashi, took the internet by storm by claiming hr sleeps only 30 minutes a day, on Wednesday.

The businessman from the Land of the Rising Sun attracted attention with an astounding claim – he has survived on 30 minutes of sleep only for past 12 years!

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Takahashi claims that such an extreme approach has significant increased his productivity and even “extended” his life.

In a recent interview, the Japanese explained that he has trained his body and mind to function effectively with minimal rest. Takahashi stressed the importance of quality over quantity when it comes to sleep. “People in high-pressure jobs benefits more from restorative sleep than from longer hours of rest” he claimed.

The Japanese man cited professions such as emergency responders and surgeons, who often work under demanding conditions yet remain effective.

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Takahashi’s daily routine is designed to maximise his active hours. He typically sleeps just for half an hour each night, relying on physical exercise and herbal teas to stay alert. “Engaging in physical activity or drinking herbal tea an hour before meals can help maintain energy”, shared the wizened sage.

He stated that such a regimen allows him to enjoy a startling 35.5 hours a day filled with work and personal activities.

The Asian man’s unconventional lifestyle was featured in a documentary titled “A Day in the Life” produced by a poplar Japanese television network. During the filming, Takahashi demonstrated his unique way of living, including an instance where he just slept only for 25 minutes!

After his brief, brief rest, the man had a nutritious meal, attended meetings and worked out! Whew!

In addition to his business pursuits, Takahashi founded the Japan Minimal Sleep Society in 2015, where he offers workshops on sleep optimisation and health. The Japanese claims to have helped over 1,500 people adopt his extreme lifestyle.

One participated reportedly reduced her sleep from eight hours to just 70 minutes daily while still maintaining her health and energy.

Despite Takahashi’s claims, health professionals were immediately alarmed, with making expressing scepticism about the sustainability and health effects of extreme sleep deprivation.

Many health experts say normal humans cannot function well on such limited sleep. They warn that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to serious health issues, including cognitive decline and increased risk of long-lasting illnesses.

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Scientists generally recommend that adults aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Insufficient sleep can lead to various health complication, including obesity, diabetes, and mental health disorders. Many experts warned the idea that 30 minutes of sleep can replace a full night’s rest lacks scientific evidence.

Takahashi is not the first to make rounds on internet about more productivity and less sleep. The trend has been emulated in different ways with different words. In Silicon Valley, it was “biohacking”, some others tried polyphasic sleep that geniuses throughout history such as Leonardo da Vinci were known for.