Travel is great, but it’s easy to find yourself exhausted after being on your feet seeing the sights all day, and it can be hard to get good sleep in unfamiliar environments and a different time zone! While it’s always important to get good-quality sleep, from before your trip starts to all the nights you spend in your hotel, post-travel sleep care is crucial to get back into your daily routine once you get home! To help you work on your sleep quality, we’ve taken a look at the popular Japanese sleep care supplement Nenaito, which is officially sold only in Japan. Get a pack during your trip, and you can try out this sleep aid in Japan, supporting a new sleep care routine before you even fly home.

What Is Nenaito? And How Does This Sleep Care Supplement Work?

① Nenaito Is a Japanese “Food With Functional Claims”
From Asahi (Known for Their Iconic Asakusa Headquarters)

If you’ve been to Japan before, you might recognize the unique golden architecture of the Asahi building, and it’s the very same Asahi that sells the sleep care supplement Nenaito. Asahi’s Nenaito (ネナイト [tablet form]) is classified in Japan as a “Food With Functional Claims” (機能性表示食品), meaning the product has functions that are supported by scientific reports, and labeled in Japan under the responsibility of the manufacturer. The supplement’s key feature is the inclusion of 200mg of L-theanine (an amino acid) in each daily recommended dose: four Nenaito tablets. L-theanine is reported to help improve sleep quality, reducing fatigue and drowsiness upon waking!

*Product packaging may differ when you find it in stores.

② Nenaito Is Only Sold in Japan!
Easily Available at Drugstores, No Prescription Needed

Nenaito is officially only available in Japan! It’s sold in drugstores and popular souvenir-shopping destinations like Don Quijote, so it’s easy to find all over the country, wherever your Japan trip takes you. (Of course, some stores may not carry the product, so you might want to contact the store ahead of time if you’re short on time.) Travelers will be happy to hear that it’s available without a prescription since it’s a supplement, making the purchase process hassle-free. Just scan the shelves for the blue night-sky packaging with its little golden moon-shaped logo!

③ Nenaito Is Easy to Take, Portable, and Available in Multiple Sizes

Nenaito comes in easy to swallow tablets, and the daily dose is four tablets taken with water (warm or cool), making it easy to incorporate the supplement into a convenient nightly sleep care routine that supports better quality sleep.

The Nenaito packaging is compact and lightweight, sold in pouches that easily fit into a purse, a backpack pocket, or a toiletries bag. The packages are resealable, too, so there’s no need to transfer the tablets to another container – you can safely toss the bag in with your travel things and be ready to go.

There are multiple package sizes to choose from, depending on your needs. For first-time users we recommend the Nenaito 7-day pack (28 tablets), which is a great way to give this sleep care supplement a try without making too big of a commitment. If you try Nenaito during your visit to Japan and decide you like it, or if you want to bring a pack or two back home for others to try, the 30-day packs (120 tablets) are perfect for everyday use. If you plan to add Nenaito to your nightly routine long-term, or you want to share it with family, you might want to consider the larger 60-day pack (240 tablets)!

*This product was not developed for individuals with medical conditions, minors (under 18), or individuals who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Important Notes Before Taking Nenaito

Though Nenaito’s tablet form makes it easy to add to your nightly routine, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start taking it daily.

First, the recommended daily dose is four tablets, but you should avoid taking Nenaito if you are also taking medication for high blood pressure or stimulants. Also, please make sure to store the product out of reach of children.

Again, this product was not developed for individuals with medical conditions, minors (under 18), or individuals who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

The packaging reminds you that for a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to maintain a varied, well-balanced diet.

In Japan, this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease, and unlike products labeled “Food for Specified Health Uses” (特定の保健用食品), it has not been individually reviewed by the Commissioner of the Consumer Affairs Agency in Japan.

Details on the Nenaito Official Product Page

When & How to Use Nenaito

For Your Post-Travel Sleep Care Needs

If you love to travel, then you know that sleep is vitally important when it comes time to get back to your normal routine after a big trip, and of course quality sleep is a key part of keeping up with everyday life. That’s why we think it’s worth giving Nenaito a try and adding it to your nightly routine, especially since you can buy it in Japan without any prescription. You might just find yourself packing your suitcase with a fresh supply on your next trip to Japan!

Nenaito as a Gift From Japan

Nenaito also makes a thoughtful and practical souvenir from Japan, since we all know somebody who could use a little help getting better sleep! It’s a great gift for university students whose study habits are interfering with their sleep schedule, office workers who rely a little too heavily on caffeine to keep them going, or maybe even your parents – have they been getting good enough sleep lately? If you like to give gifts and bring home souvenirs that you think your friends and family will actually get some use out of, Nenaito is a versatile option.

Nenaito is lightweight, easy to toss into your suitcase to bring home, and undeniably practical, which is why we think this Japanese sleep care item is worth checking out during your trip. Try it during your travels in Japan, then find the supplement at a nearby drugstore or grab a few pouches at the airport on your way home from Japan, to share with colleagues, friends, and family.

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