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J-Life Shikifuton with Kanji Black Removable Cover

J-Life Shikifuton with Kanji Black Removable Cover

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SKU: SF002-KANJIBLACK-C-3

Regular price $395.00 USD
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Like sleeping in Japan!

Made to painstaking traditional Japanese specifications by an American manufacturer, the J-Life Shikifuton offers the ultimate comfort of a true shikibuton. This authentic Japanese futon comes with a beautiful removable cover in 100% cotton imported Japanese fabric, as pictured.

THE J-LIFE SHIKIFUTON IS AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE FUTON

Years ago, we decided to offer Americans a true Japanese style mattress; one constructed of quality materials, without foam or innersprings - pure and simple. So, we deconstructed Japanese shikibutons, worked with master shikifuton craftsmen in Japan, and developed the design of the J-Life Shikifuton. Now, over 20 years later, the J-Life shikifuton is a trusted choice for those looking for a reliable, authentic Japanese style sleep experience.

All-Natural Materials

True to Japanese custom, our futon is composed of a pure, 100% unbleached cotton duck cover, filled with 100% American-grown cotton. The J-Life Shikifuton has no wool, foam or innersprings. In accordance with US fire retardant standards, our shikifuton mattress uses naturally-derived boron as a fire retardant.

The custom zippered removable cover is designed to snugly fit our Japanese mattress. Each custom removable cover is handmade of high-quality, 100% cotton fabric imported directly from Japan that features traditional Japanese patterns.

The Kanji script on the futon cover is from an old Japanese poem that reads:

"The fragrant, colored flowers are delicately scattered. Who can remain unchanged in this world? Transcend the present world, do not dream fleeting dreams, do not act out."

Futon Firmness

The J-Life Shikifuton is available in two thicknesses: a popular 4-inch option and a more traditional 3-inch. Firm sleep surfaces, like that of a Japanese style floor mattress, help to improve sleep posture, resulting in rewarding sleep and pain-free mornings. Comfort level is firm.

Scale showing firmness of shikifuton mattress: on a scale of 1 (soft) to 10 (firm) a 4" shikifuton is a 6 and a 3" shikifuton is an 8

J-Life Futons & Tatami Mats

Traditionally, a Japanese futon mattress is intended for use on a flat solid surface, such as a tatami mat, floor, or platform bed. While J-Life Shikifutons are sized to fit American bed frames, please note that they are not meant for American style futon frames. Pair your shikifuton with a Japanese tatami mat to ensure proper air circulation and to provide added comfort.

Scroll through the product images to find the tatami and futon size guide, which shows the appropriate tatami mat size options for your shikifuton.

J-Life Japanese Mattress Sizes

The J-Life Shikibuton mattress can also be ordered without a custom removable cover. We also offer a Shikifuton Protective Cover for extra protection against dirt and moisture.

Visit the J-Life Blog to find our Shikifuton Care Guide, FAQs, and more product resources.


Please allow 5 to 7 days for production before shipping (excluding weekends and holidays).

Please Note: Due to compression caused by the packing and shipping process, futons may be smaller than their actual size upon delivery. Please allow your shikifuton at least 1-2 weeks to expand to its actual size.

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05/01/2019
Christian A.
United States

Awesome Bed!!!

I absolutely LOVE sleeping on this shikifuton!!! Never before have I had such a comfortable bed before in my entire like!!! I would absolutely recommend this to EVERYONE I know!!!

RC
06/17/2020
Rachel C.
United States United States

Shikifuton with Kanji Cover

So far, I really enjoy this product. The cover is a lovely print!

SS
08/14/2020
Shane S.
United States United States

Shikifuton

So far so good, been sleeping on it for a couple of weeks and it’s very comfortable and has plenty of room for my wife and I.

TW
09/02/2020
Ty W.
United States United States

Super restful sleep

Shipping was fast and it only took a few hours of being aired out with the windows open for the undesirable smell to go away! I have slept like a baby since getting my shiki buton. I would definitely recommend for people looking for a harder sleeping surface to help quell back pains :)

TM
05/20/2022
Trisha M.
United States United States

So far it’s very good.

I have only had this mattress for a couple of months, but the quality is unmatched. I will definitely be making more purchases from this crafter. I’m very impressed. Unfortunately I am not a wealthy person and cannot buy often, however it is worth saving for.