# Subway Head-Holders Gadgets to Help Tired Commuters Take Quick Naps en Route By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-03-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-holders-tired-commuters-take-a-quick-easy-nap-on-their-way-home References: [sqzm14.ust.hk](http://sqzm14.ust.hk/gt-inventions.html) One thing I can’t stand, is the way my [head falls forward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break) when I’m on the verge of falling asleep in a chair or standing up. With these head-holders, taking [naps on the commute home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tank-series) becomes a whole lot easier. It seems as though these Japanese trends have certainly taken convenience to another level. “Chindogu” is a name given to “unuseless” Japanese inventions. Check out the other gadgets that really test how lazy you can be! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Head-holders for Napping:** Opportunity for innovation in creating head-holding gadgets that make napping more convenient during commutes. - **Japanese Chindogu Inventions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing quirky and unconventional gadgets for everyday use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel Accessories:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the travel accessory industry by creating head-holding devices for napping during commutes. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to disrupt the consumer electronics industry with unique and creative gadgets inspired by Japanese Chindogu inventions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posture-Aligned Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-hold-travel-pillow.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Vertical Nap Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napping-pods.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Standing Tranquil Napping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffenap.md) - [Multi-Purpose Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-travel-pillow-system.md) - [Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-concept.md)