A shikifuton decorated with a small white dotted pattern. The bedding is styled on a traditional Japanese tatami mat floor in a room with a window looking out onto an autumn garden.

About J-Life

The old-fashioned way, with a modern twist

J-Life International offers a unique mix of traditional Japanese-style products for the home, made with care and backed by friendly, helpful service.

We believe in high-quality products, friendly and helpful customer service, and doing things the old-fashioned way.

  • Authentic in style

    Shikifutons made in traditional Japanese fashion: pure cotton, no foam or springs.

  • Made just for you

    Every shikifuton cover, buckwheat hull pillow, zabuton and kakefuton cover is cut and stitched to order.

  • People who answer

    Friendly, helpful service by phone or email, Monday to Friday.

Hands cutting Japanese fabric with scissors in the J-Life workroom

Our workroom

Cut and stitched to order in Fall River, Massachusetts

  1. Fabrics from Japan We import authentic Japanese fabrics, in traditional and fashion motifs.
  2. Made when you order Each shikifuton cover, buckwheat hull pillow, zabuton and kakefuton cover is cut and stitched in our workroom, just for you.
  3. Mattresses made in the USA Our shikifutons are made in the USA to our specifications, in traditional Japanese fashion.

Made-to-order textiles ship in 5–7 business days.

Your own decor

Choose the fabric. We make the bedding.

Our custom bedding line lets you create your own look with authentic Japanese fabrics, from quiet solids to bold traditional patterns.

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A note from us

We are so happy to share our products with you, and hope you find everything you need to upgrade your sleeping system the J-Life way. If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you.

The J-Life International Team

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508-413-6517
Mon–Thu
9am–5pm EST
Friday
9am–1pm EST
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