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.
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The mattress is probably among the most important and personal home items you own. We all know we're supposed to get seven hours of sleep (at least) each day--and a bad mattress will definitely prevent that from happening. What it comes down to with a mattress is your own personal comfort and how it can support your body specifically. While the comfort level of a mattress varies from person to person and the construction of mattresses can be broken down to a science, one thing is certain when you're looking to purchase one: It's a big investment and you better make sure it works for you. Thus, we took note of some of the general things to keep in mind if you're in the market for a mattress, whether it's a memory foam or a regular spring mattress.For the most part there are three main mattress types: inner spring, latex and memory foam. There are, of course, also air mattresses and ones made up of latex foam, but mattresses at most stores generally stick to the above three. Our pick: Latex (Find out why below)
Ask about inner springs. Without going too much into the intricacies of construction, inner spring coil mattresses are the most common and cost-effective, and they tend to be firm. Ask about the type of support wire coils in a spring mattress. There are four types: open (hourglass shape), offset (square top), pocket (individually fabric wrapped cylinders) or continuous (S-shaped). Out of the the four, open coil support wears out most easily and continuous coils provide the best evenly distributed support. Our Pick: Continuous coilsMade from all-natural latex rubber, this mattress option is hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant. Not too firm and not too plush, latex is a good choice for people who might be suffering from back pains, and it also retains heat well. Many go for 9"-12" thick latex mattresses, which has more layers of latex rubber inside, and don't go below 6", but this is highly dependent on your specific comfort level. We've found the 7"-10" range to be a good fit for us.
The most well known body-molding, memory-foam mattress is by Tempurpedic. What's important to know about memory-foam is that it heats up much more than other mattresses as it isn't as breathable as latex or spring mattresses. However, its firmness has been said to provide much better cushioning than innerspring mattresses, but memory-foam usually comes with a much high price tag. Be firm with firmness. Contrary to popular opinion, a firm mattress is not always best. An extremely firm mattress can actually provide uneven support and end up putting stress on body parts like the hips and shoulders. Likewise for a mattress that is too soft, making you sink and thus causing body aches. However, one tried and true tip is to go with a medium-firm (or cushion-firm) mattress, like a latex foam one, if you suffer from lower back pains -- it gives better support to the spine's curve. This goes without saying, but you'd be surprised at how many people succumb to the convenience of purchasing a mattress over the internet these days.