Sharing a bed is just one of the marital blisses couples enjoy. However, this isn’t a common practice in the country of Japan.
Not only do Japanese couples, or at least a great number of them, choose to sleep in separate beds and even rooms, but it is a tradition deeply rooted in their culture.
While other cultures may find this practice odd, in Japan it has been around for centuries.
The reasons for this are many, and one of them is avoiding disturbing the partner’s sleep with certain sleep-related issues such as snoring, relentless, frequent bathroom use during the night, and even different sleeping schedules among the rest.
Further, in Japan, people value personal space, and married couples sleeping in separate beds reflects this cultural norm of respecting personal boundaries.
That a good night’s sleep is crucial for our mental and physical well-being is common knowledge. Therefore, considering that Japanese people work long hours, it is essential for them to sleep well and get a good night rest in order to be able to be efficient and get through the day.
Further, certain studies show that sleeping separately through the night leads to deeper and more meaningful connections between the couples during the day.
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