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[2026] What was the Daisuke Hori head spa snoring controversy? Summary of the circumstances and explanations.
Daisuke Hori, who publicly claims to sleep only 30 minutes a day, has caused a stir after falling asleep during a head spa while live-streaming for a week. From accusations of snoring to his explanation of "microsleep," and his exchange with Valentine Hosokawa, we'll summarize the events in chronological order.
[2026] What was the Daisuke Hori head spa snoring controversy? Summary of the circumstances and explanations.
Q. What is the head spa snoring incident involving Daisuke Hori?
A. This incident occurred during a week-long live stream designed to prove that he only sleeps 30 minutes a day. On the second day, during a head spa treatment, Mr. Hori was caught on camera snoring and appearing to fall asleep, causing a stir. Mr. Hori explained that he had "taken 10 micro-sleeps," and later added the rule that "napping is allowed." This also led to an exchange with martial artist and businessman Valentine Hosokawa.
table of contents
- Who is Daisuke Hori?
- The purpose of the 1-week live streaming challenge
- The story behind the snoring incident at the head spa.
- Daisuke Hori's own explanation: "Microsleep"
- Exchange with Hosokawa Valentine
- The dispute with Mikiya Takasu that is behind the controversy
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who is Daisuke Hori?
Daisuke Hori, born November 2, 1983, is a businessman, author, and bodybuilder from Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. He serves as the representative director of the Japan Short Sleeper Training Association and the representative director of GAHAKU Co., Ltd., and is also known as the trademark holder of "Short Sleeper."
He says he has been sleeping only about 30 minutes a day for approximately 17 years, and has offered sleep improvement programs and a short-sleep method called "Nature Sleep." He is also dedicated to body sculpting, and placed 5th in the Best Body Japan national competition in the Best Body category in 2025.
2. The purpose of the 1-week live streaming challenge
Mr. Hori has long been asked whether he really sleeps only 30 minutes a day. To prove that his lifestyle is true, he will be hosting a YouTube series titled "[One Week Live Stream] The Daily Life of Short Sleeper Daisuke Hori."
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The broadcast will start at 8 PM on September 9, 2026, and will continue 24 hours a day for one week until September 16, 2026. Mr. Hori will wear a smart ring to objectively record his sleep patterns. He has garnered attention by enthusiastically calling it "the best entertainment of the year."
| item | Content |
| Titles available for streaming | [Live streaming for one week] The daily life of short sleeper Daisuke Hori. |
| period | September 9, 2026 20:00 - September 16, 2026 |
| format | 24-hour continuous live streaming |
| the purpose | Proving a lifestyle of sleeping only 30 minutes a day |
| Features | Wear a smart ring to record your sleep patterns. |
3. The story behind the snoring incident during the head spa.
The incident occurred on September 10, 2026, the second day of the broadcast. While Mr. Hori was receiving a head spa massage from a beauty therapist, he was shown sleeping peacefully and emitting what appeared to be snoring sounds.
The beauty therapist performing the treatment appeared to be struggling to contain her laughter and later posted an apology on her Twitter account to the effect that she had "put him to sleep." It is said that Mr. Hori slept for about 27 minutes, and when he woke up, he had a sleepy expression on his face. The collaborative video was later deleted, which led to further criticism.
Furthermore, subsequent scenes of her appearing to fall asleep during treatments such as facials, which require her to close her eyes, sparked debate among viewers.
4. Daisuke Hori's own explanation: "Microsleep"
In response to the accusations of snoring, Mr. Hori explained that it wasn't normal sleep, but rather that he had entered a state of "microsleep," which is a very short period of sleep, about 10 times.
Furthermore, it is said that Hori added a rule in a subsequent broadcast stating that "napping is allowed." Hori had never originally declared that he "doesn't sleep at all," but rather claimed that he leads a highly satisfying life with only about 30 minutes of sleep a day. Therefore, any scene in which he appears to be sleeping, even briefly, tends to cause controversy.
5. Exchange with Hosokawa Valentine
On September 12, 2026, martial artist and businessman Valentine Hosokawa responded on X. In a live stream where he proved he had been sleeping only 30 minutes every day for 17 years, Hosokawa posted a strong criticism to the effect that it was strange to go out of his way to get head spas and facial treatments where you have to close your eyes.
👉Hosokawa Valentine X |
👉Daisuke Hori Official X |
In response, Mr. Hori sharply retorted, "Don't jump to conclusions based on a narrow perspective and baseless speculation." Mr. Hosokawa fought back again, and the exchange escalated into a heated debate, with Mr. Hori responding, "Look at a week's worth of data before you comment."
On the other hand, some calm comments have been made on X, suggesting that there is no need to stick to one's beliefs to the point of damaging one's health, and that the theme should be how to use one's waking hours meaningfully. There have also been instances where Mr. Hori appeared sleepy and vacant, leading to concerns about his health.
6. The dispute with Mikiya Takasu that is behind the controversy
The background to this challenge lies in the ongoing debate surrounding sleep that Mr. Hori has been involved in. Mr. Hori has repeatedly discussed sleep with Dr. Mikiya Takasu, director of Takasu Clinic Nagoya, which has attracted considerable attention.
Furthermore, Hori has faced criticism from people skeptical of short sleep duration, and in a live stream, she revealed her distress over receiving over 10,000 instances of slander and defamation. It was in response to these doubts that she embarked on this large-scale challenge of a week of live streaming to prove her claims.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Why did Daisuke Hori fall asleep during the head spa?
A. This is likely because the treatment was performed with the patient's eyes closed and in a relaxed state. The patient explained that they were in a state of "microsleep" rather than normal sleep.
Q2. How long will the live stream continue?
A. The broadcast is scheduled to take place 24 hours a day for one week, from September 9th to September 16th, 2026.
Q3. How much sleep does Daisuke Hori recommend?
A. He has publicly stated that he has been sleeping for about 30 minutes a day for approximately 17 years. He claims that he is not completely sleepless, but rather living on very little sleep.
Q4. Why did Hosokawa Valentine criticize him?
A. This stems from the fact that in a live stream demonstrating 30 minutes of sleep, the participant's choice to undergo a procedure with their eyes closed was deemed unnatural. This sparked an exchange between the two parties.
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