When we moved into our current home in the Hudson Valley, that was when we got the tatami mats. Around the same time, we just ...

However, while you can put the Japanese futon directly on the floor, I highly recommend you place it on a tatami mat, especially if you intend to use it for more than a couple of nights.

In Japan, floor mattresses are typically laid out onto a tatami (a type of straw mat) to add some comfort and keep the mattress dry by absorbing moisture . Are they the same as Japanese futons? Yes, ...

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Do I have to sleep on the floor? Is there only one bathtub for all the guests? What's with all the different slippers? These ...

Tatami, cushions and futon--collectively referred to as Shikimono--evolved in the imperial palace, shrines and temples to suit the Japanese custom ... when large sitting mats were placed on ...

From hidden beds and fold-out cots to child-friendly mats and mattresses, these are some of our favorite guest bed ideas for every budget. Thank the Japanese for inventing the futon, the ...

A staff-pick Japanese futon recommended by our sleep editor. Can sit directly on the floor or on a foam, tatami, or wooden mat. Pleasantly pillowy. Easy to move and store away, making it a great ...

Staying at a ryokan allows guests to experience traditional Japanese architecture, tatami-matted rooms, futon bedding, and ...

What we like: A staff pick Japanese futon recommended by our sleep editor. Can sit directly on the floor or on a foam, tatami, or wooden mat. Pleasantly pillowy. Easy to move and store away ...

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