No Japanese home feels complete without a tatami room, or washitsu (和室)—a traditional multi-purpose space used for everything from dining and sleeping to gathering with family.
Unlike Western homes, where each room serves a fixed purpose, the tatami room is flexible by design. It transforms to meet the moment: a bedroom at night, a living room during the day, a dining room when meals are shared. With sliding paper doors (shoji) and minimal furniture, nothing about it is permanent—not even the flooring. This adaptability makes the tatami room both practical and symbolic: a place that embodies simplicity, warmth, and respect. Wherever there is tatami, there is home.
Our tatami mats are crafted from Japanese rush grass with a double-layer top for extra protection. Inside, a baked-dried rice straw core adds strength and durability, while a moisture-resistant barrier in the foundation ensures longevity. Each mat is finished with a black fabric border and bound with twine, preserving the traditional look. (Learn more about tatami composition on our blog.)
While our shikifutons, kakefutons, zabutons, pillows, and shams are handmade in the USA using imported Japanese fabrics, our tatami mats are assembled in China from Japanese materials and then shipped to our Massachusetts warehouse for distribution.
If you are looking to use a tatami mat as a foundation for your shikifuton, please see our tatami size guide and blog on how to build a complete Japanese Sleep System before ordering. We also have a complete tatami care guide and FAQ as well.
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