stackyFACTSIn the West, falling asleep on a stranger on the subway gets you a weird look or a missing wallet. In Japan, the practice is called 'inemuri' (sleeping while present). It's viewed as a badge of honor that proves you've been working yourself to the bone, making the entire rail system a massive, moving dormitory.
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