city that never sleeps
Set phrase describing a bustling city with nightlife and activity at all hours. Often used for places like New York or Tokyo.
New York is famous as a city that never sleeps.
Tokyo is also one of the cities that never sleep.
Variant using 町, which can also mean town or city; less common for this phrase.
From 眠らない (negative of 眠る, 'to sleep') + 街 ('city'). A direct translation of the English phrase 'city that never sleeps'.