Futon

Futon
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What is Futon? Magical and freely foldable bedding

Traditional Japanese bedding, the futon is a very familiar part of Japanese life. Futons are flexible and comfortable, a...
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Primate beddings: Trial and error over a long time

Let's consider the origin of human bedding. Humans are classified as primates, but where do other biologically similar s...
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Roots of bed: Existing before humans

Beds have developed in multiple regions of the world, including the Mediterranean world, Africa, India and China. Wester...
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What is Mushiro? Rug passed down from time immemorial

In a narrow sense, mushiro is a rug made of woven rice straw. Straw mushiro is mostly used in agricultural fields becaus...
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Zabuton and Tatami mats: The close relationship

It's a common sight to see zabutons laid on tatami mats in Japanese houses. Zabuton and tatami are closely related.The u...
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What is Tatami? Craftsmanship that breathes to this day

Tatami mat making is included in Japan's "Traditional Architectural Craftsmanship: Traditional Techniques for Passing Do...
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Zabuton and Japanese traditional culture

Zabuton is an essential part of the Japanese lifestyle, closely related to traditional cultures such as the tea ceremony...
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What is Zabuton? A small and thin but deep-seated symbol of Japan

Zabuton is a traditional Japanese sitting equipment and is a type of futon. It's thin and small, but the more you explor...
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What is Kaimaki? The origin of Japanese bedding culture

Kaimaki (掻巻) serves as cold-weather clothing and bedding. The clothing is classified as hanten and is the basis of futon...
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What is the difference between Futon and Bed? Comparison of Japanese and Western beddings

Futon and bed respectively have different characteristics and benefits. Futon originated in Japan, while bed developed i...
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Traditional society background of Japan, where beds didn’t become common

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