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Lunar New Year Officially Recognized as a State Holiday in California
Lunar New Year has officially been recognized as a state holiday in California.
The new law, which was drafted by Evan Low (D-Campbell), authorizes “any state employee to utilize 8 hours of vacation, annual leave, or time off in lieu of receiving 8 hours of personal holiday to observe the Lunar New Year.”
On the bill, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “Recognizing this day as a state holiday acknowledges the diversity and cultural significance Asian Americans bring to California and provides an opportunity for all Californians to participate in the significance of the Lunar New Year.”
Nescafé Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan is planning to offer unique sleeping pods that will allow you to nap while standing up.
The sleeping pods, named Giraffenap, will feature pads and platforms that support your head, butt, shins, and the soles of your feet while you sleep.
Images of the pods can be seen below.
Ghibli Park announced the opening dates for Mononoke Village and the Valley of Witches.
Mononoke Village, which is a recreation of the landscape from the 1997 film ‘Princess Mononoke’ is scheduled to open on the park’s anniversary, November 1st. Meanwhile, the Valley of Witches is scheduled to open on March 16th, 2024.
Concept images of the locations can be seen below.
Culture
Pokémon Sleep, the App Which Lets You Sleep Alongside Your Favorite Pokémon, is Now Available in the US
Pokémon Sleep, the app which lets you sleep alongside your favorite Pokémon, is now available in the United States.
The app, which functions as a sleep tracker, rewards you with scores tied to your sleep quality and consistency. The higher your sleep score, the higher Snorlax’s “drowsy power” becomes in the game, attracting a variety of other Pokémon.
A trailer for the app can be seen below.
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