[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":54},["ShallowReactive",2],{"trivia-capsule-hotels":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":13,"description":14,"extension":15,"facts":16,"meta":38,"navigation":39,"og_fact":40,"path":41,"related_terms":42,"seo":46,"stem":47,"tags":48,"__hash__":53},"trivia_en/en/trivia/capsule-hotels.md","Unpacking Capsule Hotels",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":9},"minimark",[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":12},"",2,[],"daily-life","Dive into surprising facts about Japan's iconic capsule hotels, from their origins to modern twists, perfect for Japan enthusiasts.","md",[17,20,23,26,29,32,35],{"headline":18,"detail":19},"First Capsule Hotel Opened in '79","Osaka was home to the world's first capsule hotel in 1979. Designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, it offered minimalist, functional lodging.",{"headline":21,"detail":22},"Originally for Business Travelers","Before global tourists discovered them, capsule hotels primarily served late-night Japanese salarymen who missed the last train or worked overtime.",{"headline":24,"detail":25},"Strict Gender Segregation Common","Most traditional capsule hotels are strictly single-gender, often featuring separate floors or even entirely different buildings to ensure guest privacy.",{"headline":27,"detail":28},"More Than Just a Bed","Guests often find surprisingly good amenities, including shared lounges, free Wi-Fi, lockers, large public bathhouses (sento), and vending machines.",{"headline":30,"detail":31},"Luxury & Themed Capsules Exist","Modern capsule hotels now offer stylish designs, premium mattresses, personal TVs, and unique themed experiences, far from their utilitarian roots.",{"headline":33,"detail":34},"Not as Tiny as You Think","While compact, capsules are typically spacious enough to sit upright in. They offer a private, secure space, usually 2m x 1m x 1.25m in size.",{"headline":36,"detail":37},"Combined with Manga Cafes","Many budget 'capsule hotels' are integrated into manga kissa (manga cafes), allowing guests to read all night and then crash in a private capsule.",{},true,"Capsule hotels were born NOT for tourists, but for salarymen who worked late or missed the last train home!","/en/trivia/capsule-hotels",[43,44,45],"カプセルホテル","ビジネスホテル","マンガ喫茶",{"title":5,"description":14},"en/trivia/capsule-hotels",[49,50,51,52],"Showa","Modern","Lifestyle","Architecture","WuQX5fn-mEhtGFRv3wfI7V1YET3s2JyPDy5HNVUBEp8",1777612659879]