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Tatami Mats
Tatami mats were once considered a luxury item in Japanese households. More recently they have become popular additions to both Japanese and Wester...
The Benefits of Sleeping with Buckwheat Hull Pillows
Soba Gara Makura -Japanese buckwheat pillow and neckroll.
The Japanese started using buckwheat as a filling for their bedding around 600 years ag...
A Complete Guide to The Japanese Sleep System
When you walk into a Japanese bedroom, there’s a good chance there won’t be a bed in sight. At least not in the western sense of the word. The Japa...
Using Boric Acid as a Fire Retardant
Boric Acid naturally-derived, safe alternative for your futon mattress If we spend a third of our lives sleeping, it’s only natural to expect that the mattresses we’re sleeping on is good for us, right? It makes perfect sense, but it’s not always the case. In 1975, when fire retardant standards were implemented by the...
The Complete Futon Mattress Buying Guide
A futon mattress is a versatile addition to any home, whether you’re using it on top of a futon base as a small-space sofa alternative, on the floo...