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japan's salaryman and its notorious rush hour have become symbols of this workaholic society. pressure and expectations are so intense on employees here that the country coined the expression karoshi, or "death from overwork". and yet, for decades, this relentless hard work hasn't translated into overall productivity. this small company, however, is the opposite of anything you imagine a japanese workplace would be. makura, which means "pillow" has a power nap policy. the company not only makes and sells pillows, it also encourages the employees to use them — at work. i can't quite believe i'm saying this, but this is the most relaxing office space i've ever been in. and the secret is this. i'm speaking softly because employees around me are taking their naps for the day, and i'm about to do the same. i'll be honest, it wasn't easy