Japan will unveil its first-ever double-decker sleeper bus on March 4, travelling between Tokyo and the southern city of Kochi, located on the island of Shikoku.
Operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko calls the service a “mobile capsule hotel” on its website, saying it is aimed at domestic travellers hoping to avoid the rising cost of hotels, amid increased inbound foreign travel.
According to news outlet Nikkei, the highest demand is likely to come from young travellers on their way to concerts and other events.
The sleeper bus aims to allow passengers to arrive fully rested, attend the event they want and return home without needing to book accommodation, with journeys expected to last up to 13 hours.