The Japanese futon
Authentic Japanese futons, handmade to order.
American-grown cotton inside, fabric imported from Japan outside, and every cover cut and stitched in our Fall River, Massachusetts workroom.
Best sellerJ-Life All-Natural Japanese Futon
From $199
- Ships in 1–2 business daysShikifutons and tatami mats leave us fast.
- American-grown cottonPure cotton batting, no foam, springs or synthetics.
- Fabrics imported from JapanTraditional and modern Japanese prints.
- Stitched to orderCut and sewn in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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Everything for a Japanese bedroom
The J-Life sleep system
Build a Japanese bed in three layers
Rests on tatami, rolls away by day. Start with one layer or get the whole set in a bundle.
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Layer 1: Tatami mat
The firm, breathable base, made from Japanese materials. Folds away when you need the floor.
Folding tatami from $185 -
Layer 2: Shikifuton
A 3" or 4" cotton floor mattress. Add a removable cover in the Japanese fabric you love.
From $199 -
Layer 3: Kakefuton & pillow
A cotton duvet on top and a buckwheat hull pillow that keeps its shape.
Kakefuton from $269 · Pillows from $81
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Natural shikifuton
All-Natural Japanese Futon
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Tatami Mat
Folding Tatami Mat
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Silk Sleeping Pillow
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Buckwheat Hull Pillow
Usagi Green Buckwheat Hull Pillow
Regular price From $81.00Regular priceUnit price per
Custom covers
Choose your fabric
Every removable cover is cut from Japanese fabric and stitched to order. Shikifuton with cover from $412, or the cover alone from $212.
Made in Massachusetts
Made with heart (and hands)
We import our fabrics from Japan, then cut and stitch every shikifuton cover, buckwheat hull pillow, zabuton and kakefuton cover to order in our Fall River workroom. Our shikifuton mattresses are made in the USA to our specifications, in traditional Japanese fashion.
When you buy from J-Life you support a small business and American jobs.
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“I absolutely love it! The quality is impressive and so is the comfort.”
Beverly S. · Verified buyer, All-Natural Japanese Futon -
“I tend to wake up with either neck pains or back pains. I bought one and it helped a lot.”
Kimmai · Shikifuton -
“I'd no idea how warm that silk can keep you! This kakefuton will be all you need to stay warm throughout the winter.”
Lynn · Silk kakefuton
Learn
New to sleeping on the floor?
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GuideWhat is a shikifuton?How a Japanese futon differs from a Western mattress, and what to expect in the first weeks.
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GuideWhat size tatami mat should I order?The right mat for every shikifuton, from Cot to King.
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CareHow to care for your shikifutonAiring, rotating and protecting your futon so it lasts.
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Journal · Why Japanese homes feel so calm: 5 design principlesA calm home isn't necessarily an empty one.
