Futon

Traditional Japanese bedding, the futon is a very familiar part of Japanese life. Futons are flexible and comfortable, a...

Let's consider the origin of human bedding. Humans are classified as primates, but where do other biologically similar s...

Beds have developed in multiple regions of the world, including the Mediterranean world, Africa, India and China. Wester...

In a narrow sense, mushiro is a rug made of woven rice straw. Straw mushiro is mostly used in agricultural fields becaus...

It's a common sight to see zabutons laid on tatami mats in Japanese houses. Zabuton and tatami are closely related.The u...

Tatami mat making is included in Japan's "Traditional Architectural Craftsmanship: Traditional Techniques for Passing Do...

Zabuton is an essential part of the Japanese lifestyle, closely related to traditional cultures such as the tea ceremony...

Zabuton is a traditional Japanese sitting equipment and is a type of futon. It's thin and small, but the more you explor...

Kaimaki (掻巻) serves as cold-weather clothing and bedding. The clothing is classified as hanten and is the basis of futon...

Futon and bed respectively have different characteristics and benefits. Futon originated in Japan, while bed developed i...

Beds were hardly seen in ancient Japan. Since the Middle Ages, futons, bedding laid on the floor, have been primarily us...