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, ...

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 ...

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

What is a Japanese spider crab? They may look like something from a 1950s sci-fi film, but Japanese spider crabs are gentle giants. And giants they are. Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on ...

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All-weather Floor mats are at the top of the list of day-one car accessories that every car owner should consider. They’re a great way to protect your new, or at least new-to-you, car.