J-Life Shipping and Lead Times

We at J-Life International make every effort to ship your order timely and via the most reliable shipping method. All of our items are hand made in the US based upon authentic Japanese traditions and best practices. (Our Tatami Mats are imported but made from Japanese materials.) We take great pride in the production of our products and never cut a corner solely to meet a deadline.  Please be patient with us, especially during especially busier production periods. 

Flat Rate US Ground Shipping Costs

  • $12.95 on orders less than $99
  • $18.95 on orders less than $199
  • $29.95 on orders less than $299
  • $39.95 on orders less than $399
  • $49.95 on orders less than $499
  • Free domestic and lower 48 shipping on orders over $499!
  • Orders costing $1,000.00 or more will be shipped with a signature required for delivery

Shikifutons / Japanese Futons

  • Ship via small parcel carrier; Fedex Ground or UPS Ground
  • Leave our Massachusetts warehouse within 1-2 business days with most orders shipping within 24-hours. Orders received after end of day Friday through the weekend ship out the next business day.
  • If a Shikifuton is ordered with a custom cover, the Shikifuton will ship when the cover has completed production, 5-7 business days after an order is placed.
  • Transit times from our warehouse within the US can be seen below.

Made-To-Order Shikifuton Covers, Protective Covers, Kakefuton Covers, Pillows and Shams

  • Ship via small parcel carrier; Fedex Ground or UPS Ground
  • As these are made-to-order items, they commonly require 5-7 business days to produce with most orders shipping within 5 business days.
  • If a Shikifuton is ordered with a custom cover, the Shikifuton will ship with the cover in 5-7 business days. 
  • Transit times from our Massachusetts warehouse within the US can be seen below.

Tatami Mats

  • Ship via small parcel carrier; Fedex Ground or UPS Ground
  • Will always ship separately of shikifutons, kakefutons and/or made-to-order items and it is common for a tatami mat to arrive within a day or two before or after other items
  • Leave a Massachusetts warehouse within 1-2 business days with most orders shipping within 24-hours. Orders received after end of day Friday through the weekend ship out the next business day
  • Transit times from our warehouse within the US can be seen below
  • Larger orders, including multiple tatami mats and/or king size tatami mats, may ship via Fed ex Freight white glove delivery

Fabric Cut Yardage

  • Ships in 1-2 business days, or with the rest of any order if any custom made items are ordered at the same time.

 

Jlife Transit Time Map

Jlife Transit Map

International Shipments

We are happy to ship all over the world via DHL International shipping. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Please note that this shipping cost does not include any applicable duties, taxes, or fees, which are the responsibility of the recipient.