Japan to Hold Sleep Championship with a Prize of 1 Million Rubles

An unusual sleep championship has been announced in Japan. Participants will compete to see who can fall asleep the fastest and reach the deepest stage of sleep. The winner will receive a cash prize equivalent to approximately 1 million rubles.

Contestants will be given 90 minutes. They will be assessed on how quickly they fall asleep, how they transition into deep sleep and other indicators. External sounds, various noises and light may disturb the participants, as specialists want to assess their sleep under such conditions.