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Forget the five star experience go for shoe box size "room"

I can see myself resting there but if all you have to secure it is a curtain..not sure I'd dare fall asleep...Someone suggested this for NYC..are you kidding? WHO would dare sleep there?

Could be fun for a goof for tourists to try but you can get Weekly Mansion (cheap chain hotel all over Japan's big cities) room in Tokyo for $45 USD that is kind of like a dorm room (I got one with with private bathroom, and bigger bed since I'm 6'2"). Also as someone else mentions some ryokans might be as cheap and it's much cooler to do older style tradition stay than this idea. A lot of the guys who stay at these are struggling businessmen in this touch economy or dudes who stay out too late to go home for the night. It's not as cool as it seems but it would be for one night as a life experience. Japan has amazing specials for tourists that are not available to Japanese residents. You can travel far and cheap if you do the internet search work. They may not want foreigners to move in permanently but they are amazing hosts to guests! lol

It's affordable and clean. The solution for a short stop in a town like Tokyo

I know Japan is safe but with all these crazy people attacking innocent people around them, what about while sleeping in a capsule hotel? I only saw the host lifting a blind....

Save the money on hotel, and go for capsule. cheap and clean.

All I have to say is cool.Considering how space is a limitation in Japan,this is a great way to hotelize the space available.But I wonder if it will support the needs of guests here in US as our needs are just more than one night nap. This might be worth discussing in my next blog topic at www.howtomakemoneyinhotels.com

That is actually a great idea. They should get those in all the major cities as it would be much cheaper and more efficient if a person just wants to sleep for one night. http://sleepfixes.com

When I was in Tokyo I wanted to try one of these out, but it was cheaper to stay in a Ryokan. It was even cheaper to sleep in Ueno Park ;)

Space, much more residential space is scarce in Tokyo, therefore really expensive!!! I am lucky enough to stay in a 36 sq.m apartment and that size is already considered really really spacious - they even call it a mansion!

Unless you’re an IN DOOR person, that’s all you need. Besides, It's dirt cheap for a HOTEL!!! Right! To add more info, they also have a Four persons ROOM!. Great! Next thing, they'll make book shelves for People!! Awosome!!!

I stayed at a Capsule hotel in TYO. You just need to be familiar with the steps that Rioko has outlined. One refused me entry - pointing to a poster that indicated only for Japanese speaking. At others, when they find out you do not speak Japanese, they quickly ask if you're familiar with their bathing system - small stools in the communal setting. Just tell them you've read up on it already. Totally comfy if you can get past some snoring - thus earplugs are good.

its like a human kennel....

would it be possible to use a similar concept on international airplane flights? I'd love to be able to sleep, and it's roomier than the seats are now!

didn't the contestants stay there on the amazing race? it looked so cool :-)

A good idea for the U.S. homeless population during winter?

it makes you more accustomed to... your grave; claustrophobic people will not make it through the night...

hi rioko! glad to see you again what a great video that is. keep up the excellent work hopefully i see you on TV soon

The room seems like a great place to get some sleep if all of the surrounding "units" held quiet sleepers. I don't move around much at night, so I would sleep well, especially because I use a CPAP.

Claustrophobia!

I am with the person that says what to do if you have two people. Do they offer doubles for husbands and wifes? I wonder what their honeymoon suite looks like

so was the place originally a morgue that was renovated? thats the impression I got from the "rooms"

Rioko is so cute. Was that an Australian accent? And what if you want a two-person pod? Perhaps for those who want to be close, the size is perfect. Last thought; isn't the TV facing the wrong way from the pillow? They better be showing MXC!

Excelent concept. What else do you need to sleep over the night ? I just didn't figure out if there is a place to take a shower and wash your teeth in the compound.

I can from Japan to Los Angeles in 1964 on a Japanese ship where I had a bunk the size of that hotel room...the sides were a curtain.

If i'm staying there it is just to experience something defferent, nothing more.

I have a cousin who has stayed there and enjoyed it very much!

Gee..When I first saw the shoe closet I thought, "Damn! That IS a small room!"

I believe that was (35years ago) something similar at Copenhagen Airport. Forgot all about but it was comfortable enough for me.

just like the fifth element airplane sleep room.

Way better than a 15-person room at a hostel.

Praise Buddha for the shoe cleaning vending machine!

Its like sleeping in an MRI.

Dude! That would be a Great Room to Stay in!

There's one that opened in London recently...hopefully one will open in New York soon...can't find anything decent less than 200 in NYC.

I will take a peek to satisfy my curiosity. But sorry, not staying there.

Oh my, what a concept! Price is tough to beat in such an expensive city. But if you are scared of closed spaces like me, it does not seem like the best option. Having a TV helps.

Eerily, it looks quite comfortable. I would not mind staying in there.