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J-Life Shikifuton with Ya Gasuri Light Blue Removable Cover

J-Life Shikifuton with Ya Gasuri Light Blue Removable Cover

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SKU: SF002-YAGASURILIGHTBLUE-C-3

Regular price $395.00 USD
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Please note: Ya Gasuri Light Blue fabric is currently on backorder until early July 2024.

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.

This futon cover features a white traditional yagasuri pattern on cobalt blue fabric. You can learn more about this traditional Japanese pattern on our blog.

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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JG
04/03/2021
John G.
United States United States

Shikifuton

Love it. I already had been sleeping on a firm mattress, but the shikifuton (3") is even firmer. It is very firm but at the same time I can feel the softness of the cotton. Cannot imagine myself going back to sleep on a mattress.

KG
06/01/2021
Kristin G.
United States United States

An interesting addition to our life

The make of this mattress is beautiful. It really is an exceptional natural object to have around the home and a wonderful piece of furniture to behold. The make is fantastic and it is quite heavy. We went from a spring mattress on a frame, to this shikibuton on the floor. For my husband it is perfect, but it is a little firm for me so we have supplemented it with a topper. It is difficult for me to take the cover on and off because the queen mattress is heavy, but my husband doesn't have a problem. Because this requires maintenance, it encourages you to get into a rhythm of taking care of your things, which brings you into a better relationship with your bed. I really like that.