You have no items in your shopping cart. Click Here to Read Video Transcript Instead 5 Key Benefits of our Futon What to Expect When You Order Take a Look Inside our Futon Simple Futon Care Instructions Guest Beds or Day Beds Authentic Hand-Made Japanese Futon Bedding Looking for a Japanese bed? We only sell authentic, hand-crafted Japanese futon and futon covers on our website. Our futon are hand-made in Japan and delivered freight-free directly to your door.Thank you for your interest in our real futon and we hope you stick around a few minutes to "dig in" and discover why the real Japanese futons we have on our website are different—and better!—than anything else you'll find available in the Western market. Our Authentic Japanese futon are:True Master Craftsmen pay attention to every detail in the making of our shikibuton (shiki futon) and kakebuton (kake futon) so they will last much longer (You experience a much better value for your investment!)
Our real futon contain top-quality natural cotton cushioning and no foam pads inside which trap moisture where toxic molds can incubate. Have allergies & Skin Sensitivities? The fabrics used in our futon are have no chemical treatments and are all-natural cotton. We have many skin-sensitive customers who have experienced no problems with our futon.Foam pads are heavy, bulky and quickly compresses and lose memory. Our traditional futon contain no foam pad cushioning!Traditional Japanese futon are much lighter and fold up more compactly and stow away much easier.Imagine having an Authentic Hand-Crafted Traditional Japanese Futon set sent directly to your door . . . freight-free! Click Here: to Check Out our Futon Buying Guide!Discover Exactly Why Authentic Japanese Futon are Superior to Anything Else On the Market! We've made every effort to help you quickly and easily discover what you need to know about our Japanese futon (shikibuton and kakebuton) and why they're different than anything else on the marketing, and help you make an informed decision before buying.
Under the tab at the top of the page you will find a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page that will likely answer any question you may have. Here you can also learn why traditional Japanese bedding (shikibuton/kakebuton futon sets) are the only futons you should be considering. Do You Prefer to Gather Information by Watching Video or Reading? In the above navigation menu bar you will see a link to our Buying Guide. We put this together to help you quickly and clearly understand the advantages of going with authentic Japanese futon bedding over the so-called "futon" you find manufactured or sold in the West. We've focused on giving you the key information you need to make an informed decision, but also have made every effort to keep the videos very short (less than 3 minutes), concise and enjoyable to watch. We highly recommend you take the time (a little over 20 minutes) to watch the videos. Would You Rather Read? Alternatively, if you prefer to read, you will see that the text transcripts from the videos are available by clicking the links below each video.
At the very least, spend a couple of minutes to watch Our Making of a Futon Video where you can see a futon set go from fabric and cotton to a finished shikibuton/kakebuton futon set in only 173 seconds. (We've gotten a lot of very positive comments about this specific video.) Would You Prefer to Speak to Someone Directly to Get Your Questions Answered? If in the end you simply want to talk to someone to get questions answered and concerns addressed, or you would like to email us directly, we would love to hear from you! You can contact us here.We're Actually in Japan. Although our phone number is a U.S. based number, it is very common for many people to be surprised to discover that they're actually speaking to me (Dean) from Japan. (That number forwards directly to my cell phone!) So if I don't answer immediately (it may be night time here in Japan!), I will call you back in just a matter of hours. Getting back with you is a BIG priority to us, so if you don't receive back a call or email in at the most 8 hours (usually much quicker!) there is likely a technical glitch somewhere in the process and we'd recommend contacting us again.
Fast delivery, but possibly overpricedI ordered the twin sized shiki futon directly from the J-Life website. Amazingly, it arrived the day after I ordered it! (I live in Boston.) This was awesome, as I was previously just sleeping on the floor. It arrived rolled up in a 17"x17"x40" box, so I guess it will need a pretty big crate to store it in during the day. It's very comfortable, and seems good quality, so I have no complaints.My only concern is I think I probably paid too much for the futon. I had considered the $75 A&D Futon Furniture 3" futon (Brand New Gray Traditional Japanese Floor Futon Mattresses, Foldable Cushion Mats, Yoga, Meditaion.), but decided to go with the more J-Life brand to be safe. Since I didn't get the A&D futon, I can't speak to the comparison, but I do think you may be able to get the same futon as sold here for a cheaper price elsewhere. The American manufacturer who makes the J-Life shikifuton is Standard Mattress Co. (the manufacturers of Gold Bond futon mattresses) from Hartford, CT, according to tags on the shikifuton.
Thus I imagine that these 4" all-cotton futons from Gold Bond are probably identical to the J-Life "shikifuton," but considerably cheaper, around $100:Gold Bond 604 4" All Cotton Futon Mattress Mattress Size: Twin[...]On the tag, it identifies the model as 060425-0110, and the prototype ID as 613, and also says 60425 J-Life on it. I don't know how/if it differs from the Gold Bond 604 mattresses linked above.Conflict of interest:I'm not associated with any of the sellers linked above; I'm just an obsessive comparison shopper, and thought this might help someone save some money.A nice spare bed solutionI bought this Futon on 2/5/2016. It worked well ...Best Japanese Futons imageA Japanese futon is firm mattress that rests directly on the floor or on a low, platform frame. It often includes a small pillow to cushion the head and a blanket for warmth. This type of bed is ideal...Read More about Best Japanese Futons Ships from and sold by Adfuton. New (1) from $69.98 Pinzon Overfilled Microplush Mattress Pads Starting at
Ultra-soft mattress pads sewn with microplush fabric and overfilled for extra comfort. D&D Futon Furniture Traditional Japanese Floor Futon Mattresses, Foldable, Black Black Tri Fold Foam Beds 3 x 27 X 75 Inch, Floor Tri-Fold Bed, High Density Foam 1.8 Pounds Beans72 Organic Buckwheat Pillow - Japanese Size (14" x 20") FREE Shipping. This traditional Japanese futon mattress is made of cotton batting and able to be rolled up to keep in closet and rolled out right on the floor to sleep on. This makes for an efficient use of living space and storage, easily to move. This 3" thickness futon mat is an ideal to sleep on floor. Moreover, it can be used in multi purposes such as for picnics, visitors, children playing games, taking a rest, massage, yoga, exercise .... You can use this Japanese futon mattress in any efficient places, such as guest room, living room, exercise room, patio, studio, dormitory, mobile house, massage studios and also bring it with you in your car when going to anywhere.