Wed 2008/08/06 16:25
As you have already seen from the Japan Public Sleeping article, this is a common position for folks here to fall asleep in when they are in public. I've never seen folks sleep like this in other countries and was wondering if it was a Japanese thing only.
Posted on Wed 2008/08/06 16:25 by
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Ive slept like that before but I would never sleep in public areas like that or at all. Nothing like a little sleeping in the NYC streets like that to get you mugged or ridiculed. Why are they sleeping btw?
(ID #258354) Posted on 2008/08/06 16:36
lol, does that "Wonder Festival" paper bag rings a bell? XD
(ID #258357) Posted on 2008/08/06 16:49
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Ahh, good eyes lol. ME so stupid...
(ID #258395) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:38
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
makes me wonder why nobody has taken the bag yet. but I guess that's one good thing about Japan. I remember back in the eighties Vancouver use to be that safe as well.
(ID #258421) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:04
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
fiddlesticks! did that comment gave away my age. ^^;
(ID #258428) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:10
not really, you could still be 102 for all we know.
(ID #258537) Posted on 2008/08/06 21:44
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
LOL if I were 102, I probably wouldn't be reading DannyChoo.com. makes we wonder though, how old would the oldest member here be.
(ID #259110) Posted on 2008/08/07 12:34
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
No but saying fiddlesticks might have done that... just teasing you matvin. Yes, many places where safer in the '80 here as well.
(ID #258674) Posted on 2008/08/07 00:42
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
ugh... sorry marvin
(ID #258675) Posted on 2008/08/07 00:43
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
LOLOL! btw no worries, I understand "t" is pretty close to "r". at least I now know you're a touch typist. ^^
(ID #259108) Posted on 2008/08/07 12:32
fiddlesticks :)
(ID #258733) Posted on 2008/08/07 01:48
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
probably should have said "D'oh" ^^
(ID #259112) Posted on 2008/08/07 12:36
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
lol i'm gonna start using fiddlesticks from now on, fiddlestick!
(ID #258925) Posted on 2008/08/07 07:21
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
that and "whoops a daisy" ^^;
(ID #259116) Posted on 2008/08/07 12:41
Half Engineer, Half Student, All Robot
I've fallen asleep in Central Park by just laying down on the Green. In high school, I used to have no sleep, so I slept in fetal position in a corner somewhere during lunch or in free periods. I've only used the sitting position once in my life at a Barnes and Noble.
(ID #259164) Posted on 2008/08/07 13:30
teach how to be a gangsta, thug, or hoodrat
hahaha in school i would fall asleep thru math class because it was so boring i would sleep outside too many freaks and weirdos
(ID #279334) Posted on 2008/08/26 19:06
I never slept that way before. Looks like your back and neck will hurts when you wake up from that position XD
(ID #258358) Posted on 2008/08/06 16:50
Not so much hurt, but you do get stiff... ^_^;
(ID #258397) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:43
get stiff where? ;) but yeah, it doesn't seem too comfy
(ID #258463) Posted on 2008/08/06 19:13
Sitting cross-legged for a long time is not the most comfortable position to be in. Your legs and butt will be numb when you get up. Hate it when they do it in my school.
(ID #258721) Posted on 2008/08/07 01:37
Videogame Magazine Editor
I've taken naps like that before; usually at long gaming events with no chairs in sight. But not as hunchback as those in the photo.
(ID #258361) Posted on 2008/08/06 16:53
Hmm, more likely I've slept like the guy that have his back on the wall. Other then that, probably with my mouth wide open. Well, that was what my cousin told me..
(ID #258362) Posted on 2008/08/06 16:56
creative technical professional
My step brother always used to sleep with his mouth wide open - normally to be found slouched on the sofa in the morning after a party with all sorts of interesting things in his mouth. How he never woke up I'll never know. As for the pic above - just looking at it makes the nape of my neck ache!
(ID #258656) Posted on 2008/08/07 00:23
teach how to be a gangsta, thug, or hoodrat
dirty mouth try new orbits gum!!! haha i thought i was the only Dan-kun sup we're twins
(ID #279337) Posted on 2008/08/26 19:08
Your accounts are the first cases I've even heard of.
(ID #258364) Posted on 2008/08/06 16:57
That does not look comfortable.
(ID #258371) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:07
artist, webdesigner
lol Thats what I was thinking as well.
(ID #258945) Posted on 2008/08/07 08:19
Part human, part student, 100% loser
I see people sleeping on the MRT trains here... They sleep while sitting on the seats...
(ID #258380) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:16
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 22:08)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Some postures I've seen would make a gymnast cringe XD
(ID #258708) Posted on 2008/08/07 01:27
Software Engineer
There's no wonder why massages and relaxing at Onsens is so popular, sleeping on trains, on the floor and everywhere else people sleep in Japan can't be that good for the posture.
(ID #258386) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:25
That looks rather uncomfortable. Looks like you'd wake up with a stiff/sore neck/back. Also, they're allowed to sleep at that Convention? (It's a convention right?) Every year I've gone the Otakon they always yell at the people who fall asleep and tell them to go sleep in their hotel rooms. Even if they're out of the way and not obstructing traffic. Although I guess it is very risky for them to be sleeping in public and they want to avoid any problems from it.
(ID #258388) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:27
They do that at the cons in Dallas too (A-Kon, Anime Fest), but they do it because they think you don't have a room. Like, you can't just sleep around the con floor; you have to get a room or go home. Some people camp out in the video rooms, too.
(ID #258749) Posted on 2008/08/07 02:08
Bah, you know I knew about that, but completely forgot about that factor. @.@ Ah well. Just makes me wonder what do they do overnight while the convention is closed if they don't have a room. Guess they find someone to bum a room from. Guess I'm not use to seeing people sleeping without a gopher/security prodding at them to wake up and leave.
(ID #259102) Posted on 2008/08/07 12:20
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Yep, I've seen people sleeping like that, and coincidentaly, it was inside an anime event. The big events here in Brazil are relatively secure, so you can even sleep inside, though most people will do it with friends around to take care of them. It's not exactly confortable, but when you are completely exausted, doesn't really matter.
(ID #258391) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:30
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
I think the most tired I've ever been on a trip was during an anime convention. I could sleep standing up even. And the worst part is that leaving was not an option... I had to stay there 'till late at night...
(ID #258392) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:33
Reminds me of the times outfield during NS. When you are too tired to think, you don't really care where or how you sleep. Your back will probably mind though.
(ID #258394) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:37
Student; wants a job T_T
How do those people pull that off? I'd never be able to sleep like that or else I'll get intense shoulder pain. =_=
(ID #258409) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:51
First time I've seen anyone sleep like that.
(ID #258415) Posted on 2008/08/06 17:55
Well I've seen people sleep around on my college campus, but not in that position...
(ID #258419) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:03
Student and full-time otaku
How can you sleep in a position like that? The only place I can sleep is in my own bed...
(ID #258439) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:29
.NET/Web Developer
I sleep like that sometimes when I'm just too tired of walking. but I usually find a seat first. Don't wanna seat on the floor. I guess japan is just so clean you can sleep on the floor. lol
(ID #258447) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:45
i've seen people sleeping in trains - sitting and even standing. but havent seen people falling asleep like this here. they'd loose all their belongings if they did that here.
(ID #258449) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:50
Engineering research
Trust me, when one is sleep deprived any position or place will do. I even dozed off when standing on the train. Stumbled and nearly fell flat on my face... lol Actually it's the same thing that caucasian/non-asian people find it hard to squat comfortably for long periods. ^^
(ID #258454) Posted on 2008/08/06 18:59
Evil Fanfic Writer
weird, that would give you poor posture!
(ID #258472) Posted on 2008/08/06 19:31
I only know that kind of sleeping positions from Festivals or Parties (Especially Metal Fests and the like). Nobody bothers you there (because it's more laid back). But here in germany only homeless people do such things. And even then the guys from the public order office or the police will come. What's the point anyway? Can't these people go home and sleep there?
(ID #258498) Posted on 2008/08/06 20:36
Mechanical Engineering student
That guy will probably suffer one hell of a back pain when he wakes up. The only country I've heard where people can sleep in public is Japan. If you try sleeping outside in the public here though, you might wake up without your wallet, cellphone and probably your clothes. Or if you're really unlucky, you might not wake up at all LOL XD
(ID #258503) Posted on 2008/08/06 20:43
I've slept in a similiar position against a wall. I think it's human to sleep next to/under something. I don't think I would be able to sleep without at least a wall.
(ID #258525) Posted on 2008/08/06 21:19
in France, if you sleep like that in the street, you'll wake up without your stuffs for sure o.o
(ID #258541) Posted on 2008/08/06 21:52
The full bending forward posture is quite uncomfortable, but you can nap quite comfortably in a slouching posture while sitting. People do it all the time on the bus and train in Singapore. When you are dog-tired, a cool dry spot on the floor can be quite heavenly to sit down and rest awhile.
(ID #258573) Posted on 2008/08/06 22:31
Meimi132 in Leicester of Leicestershire of England of Europe of THE WORLD!! (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:05)
(University)Student
I havent even seen people at UK conventions do that lol. I could never sleep like that anyways.
(ID #258608) Posted on 2008/08/06 23:21
Some people in Australia sleep like that. Mostly when they're very drunk and are usually found outside nightclubs in the early hours. Not a safe thing to do here unless your friends are watching over you.
(ID #258613) Posted on 2008/08/06 23:23
if you didnt says that theyre sleeping, ill assume that theyre just praying or just hiding their face or making some cool ritual or they just want to do it for change.
(ID #258639) Posted on 2008/08/07 00:02
if you didnt say that theyre sleeping, ill assume that theyre just praying or, just hiding their face or, making some cool ritual or, they just want to do it for change.
(ID #258643) Posted on 2008/08/07 00:03
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I have never seen that anywhere but Japan. I always admire the Japanese being able to sleep just about anywhere and in any position.
(ID #258686) Posted on 2008/08/07 00:59
I have only slept this way when I have been completely trashed, and that was not in public but over a friends house. This position helps when it feels like the world is spinning so fast you are going to be ripped apart. The only place I could sleep in public is at a beach, otherwise I fell sleeping in public disrespectful. Anybody else think that to?
(ID #258692) Posted on 2008/08/07 01:10
Student and Miku Guardian
I did sleep in public once but I had to lean back on something for me to sleep comfortably.. Doing what those in the pic do can hurt my neck and back.. :(
(ID #258729) Posted on 2008/08/07 01:42
i slept standing up once..but the next second, I bumped into a guy.. And i sleep on the bus many times. And usually, i do some weird actions like jumping up when I'm about to fall onto the ground.. Embarrassing moments >_<
(ID #258748) Posted on 2008/08/07 02:08
In the army I have seen a solder sleeping standing up in a packed truck after returning from field exercise. But the problem was that he was holding he's weapon in front of him (like ordered:P) and when the truck drove into a road bump he hit his forehead against the barrel of his weapon. Was a lucky accident, he only got a bruise, but it could have ended worse - like loosing an eye:(
(ID #258798) Posted on 2008/08/07 03:14
We would nap on the benches in the theatre building in college (and some people would actually spend the night on a bench or couch because they didn't have time to go home). But I'd never take a nap like that out in public; not without someone keeping an eye out at least. It's really nice that they feel they can trust people not to steal their stuff.
(ID #258751) Posted on 2008/08/07 02:12
Temp Assistant, Hikkikomori
I slept like that when I take some short naps in my former workplace. Good for getting up quickly, as your mind is more alert that way (due to stress from back >_<)
(ID #258756) Posted on 2008/08/07 02:14
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
not to that extend but people do catch some shut-eye on the bus and train over here. which reminds me, once there was this school girl who dozed off beside me on the bus. she was in such deep sleep her head fall over into my arms and it stays there for the rest of the journey. i just pretend to be asleep as well. ^^;
(ID #258773) Posted on 2008/08/07 02:40
you lucky guy!
(ID #259434) Posted on 2008/08/07 20:13
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
head was heavy though. ^^
(ID #259678) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:55
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
was she cute? and did she drool on you? lol
(ID #259878) Posted on 2008/08/08 09:24
"I've never seen folks sleep like this in other countries and was wondering if it was a Japanese thing only." Hmm, me neither:P But when thinking about it, this seems like one of the safest ways to sleep in a public (crowded) place.
(ID #258792) Posted on 2008/08/07 03:06
Blogger+Student
I've slept like that in public area before. At that time, I was totally tired and knockout on the ground.
(ID #258818) Posted on 2008/08/07 03:46
One time i got out of my shower, put on my towel and just sat like this and then (without tryint) I fell asleep and when i got up i couldn't walk! it Sucked! i was standing up and my leg's and fet were soooo asleep i could barely move!
(ID #258829) Posted on 2008/08/07 03:55
Secretary
Probably in Japan they feel less likely to be murdered, raped or mugged...
(ID #258843) Posted on 2008/08/07 04:18
Student
i dont know how they dont end up with back pain...
(ID #258850) Posted on 2008/08/07 04:29
Not sure if this qualifies, but go to any university campus and you'll find students sleeping on the grass, under trees, park benches, etc.
(ID #258855) Posted on 2008/08/07 04:49
I use to fall asleep a lot during my high-school days in public transport vehicles but I sleep clutching my bag.
(ID #258872) Posted on 2008/08/07 05:33
I wouldn't instinctively sleep in this position. My instinct would be to lay on my side and support my head, probably using the bag. I'd also be too embarrassed to sleep so publicly. I'd maybe sleep similarly in a car, but a seat is a thousand times more comfortable than a stone floor with crossed legs.
(ID #258884) Posted on 2008/08/07 06:04
The only place I slept publicly is transit because it can be a long ride
(ID #258921) Posted on 2008/08/07 07:15
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
Haven't seen anyone sleep like that . For me is like a space shuttle launch, conditions just have to be exactly right for it to happen, and in this position it's definitely a no go.
(ID #258927) Posted on 2008/08/07 07:24
Well its actually not so unusual to me. I've seen weirder things like people sleeping on a dinner table.
(ID #258941) Posted on 2008/08/07 08:04
I used to sleep like that in public places when I was in high school.
(ID #258991) Posted on 2008/08/07 09:56
lecherous wretch
i'd be too nervous too fall completely asleep. i would have to be hammered to fall asleep in a public place.
(ID #259120) Posted on 2008/08/07 12:45
student
That is wayyy too uncomfortable of a position to sleep... comfortably. No one here sleeps in public except homeless people.
(ID #259284) Posted on 2008/08/07 16:28
Student/Part-timer
Definately don't see that here, well not people dressed as well as the people in the photos anyways if you get my drift... Myself, the only place I ever fall asleep in public is on the bus.
(ID #259303) Posted on 2008/08/07 16:51
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Happens in the states--follow me around long enough and you're bound to catch a glimpse of it.
(ID #259366) Posted on 2008/08/07 18:41