# Vertical Nap Pods Itoki & the Koyoju Plywood Corporation Collaborated on Stand-Up Napping Pods By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napping-pods References: [luxurylaunches](https://luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/vertical-nap-boxes-japan.php)  Employers are starting to recognise the importance of quality sleep and napping pods are being integrated into everything from office headquarters to hospitals and airports. To save space, furniture supplier [Itoki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-seat-desk-chair) collaborated with the [Koyoju Plywood Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku) to develop a solution for quick standing naps. The Kamin box was engineered for those who need a rest after working long hours. “In Japan, there are a lot of people who will lock themselves up in the bathroom for a while [to nap], which I don’t think is healthy,” says Saeko Kawashima, communications director of furniture maker Itoki. This dedicated pod provides a safe space for napping and it aims to disrupt the pattern on Japanese people working continuously with no breaks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Nap Pods:** Providing a quick and space-saving solution for rest and rejuvenation in workplaces ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers have the opportunity to develop sleek and modern sleep furniture designs that cater to the needs of the modern-day workforce - **Office Management:** Office management companies can incorporate vertical nap pods as part of their wellness programs for employees, enhancing productivity and work-life balance - **Healthcare:** Hospitals can provide vertical nap pods as a solution for healthcare professionals to take quick naps between work shifts, leading to increased alertness and better quality care for patients ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Standing Tranquil Napping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffenap.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-nap-chair.md) - [Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-meditation-pod.md) - [Calming Workspace Productivity Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-privacy-pod.md) - [First-Class Working Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin-work-pod.md) - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Privacy Workspace Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabin.md)