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Shikifuton 101: The Traditional Japanese Bed fo...
For centuries, the Japanese have embraced the simplicity and comfort of the shikibuton (敷き布団)—a traditional floor mattress designed to rest directly on tatami mats. Long before cotton-filled futons became common,...
Shikifuton 101: The Traditional Japanese Bed fo...
For centuries, the Japanese have embraced the simplicity and comfort of the shikibuton (敷き布団)—a traditional floor mattress designed to rest directly on tatami mats. Long before cotton-filled futons became common,...

Japanese Bedding That Makes Waves for Marine Day
With over 14,000 islands scattered across the North Pacific, Japan’s deep connection to the sea is woven into its culture, history, and daily life. Every July, this bond is honored...
Japanese Bedding That Makes Waves for Marine Day
With over 14,000 islands scattered across the North Pacific, Japan’s deep connection to the sea is woven into its culture, history, and daily life. Every July, this bond is honored...

Shop J-Life’s Best Sellers for Restful Sleep & ...
At J-Life International, we have everything you need to create your ideal Japanese bedroom. From traditional tatami mats (畳) to our handcrafted shikifutons (our take on the classic shikibuton 敷布団),...
Shop J-Life’s Best Sellers for Restful Sleep & ...
At J-Life International, we have everything you need to create your ideal Japanese bedroom. From traditional tatami mats (畳) to our handcrafted shikifutons (our take on the classic shikibuton 敷布団),...

Tombo 蜻蛉 Dragonfly: A Timeless Motif In Japanes...
Buzzing swiftly through the air, dragonflies—tombo (蜻蛉) in Japanese—seem to appear out of nowhere, flitting between stillness and flight with grace and precision. With over 5,000 species found across the...
Tombo 蜻蛉 Dragonfly: A Timeless Motif In Japanes...
Buzzing swiftly through the air, dragonflies—tombo (蜻蛉) in Japanese—seem to appear out of nowhere, flitting between stillness and flight with grace and precision. With over 5,000 species found across the...

A Small Business Honoring American Craftsmanship
In today’s world, globalization connects us more than ever, opening up access to incredible ideas, cultures, and products from across the globe. It’s something we value at J-Life, where global...
A Small Business Honoring American Craftsmanship
In today’s world, globalization connects us more than ever, opening up access to incredible ideas, cultures, and products from across the globe. It’s something we value at J-Life, where global...

Sakura Blossoms: Celebrating Hanami and Embraci...
It’s a sunny day in early April, and you’re walking through Shinjuku Gyoen in the heart of Tokyo to celebrate hanami 花見. The sakura 桜 flowers are in full bloom....
Sakura Blossoms: Celebrating Hanami and Embraci...
It’s a sunny day in early April, and you’re walking through Shinjuku Gyoen in the heart of Tokyo to celebrate hanami 花見. The sakura 桜 flowers are in full bloom....