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J-Life All-Natural Japanese Futon

J-Life All-Natural Japanese Futon

355 reviews

SKU: 040425-0115

Regular price $169.15 USD
Regular price $199.00 USD Sale price $169.15 USD
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THE J-LIFE ALL-NATURAL SHIKIBUTON: 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, our futon 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 made from pure cotton. The J-Life Shikifuton has no wool, foam or innersprings. The cover is 100% unbleached cotton duck. The fill is also made from 100% American-grown cotton batting for comfort and natural air-flow. In addition, this authentic Japanese futon meets US fire retardant standards by using a natural boron material.

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.

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

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. 

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 Japanese Mattress Sizes

The J-Life Shikibuton mattress can also be ordered with 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.


Ships within 24 hours (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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12/05/2024
Morgan
United States United States

Happy

I've been looking for a natural bed for YEARS now so you can imagine how many beds I've looked at... Finally decided on JLife's 4 inch Natural Futon with a tatami mat and I LOVE it. I love the bed being on the floor, I love how I sleep, I love that I can put my bed away during the day if I want, I love the tatami mat... just everything! I want tatami mats everywhere now! They are a beautiful green color and so lovely to be on. Some people say this isn't for side or tummy sleepers, but I am both and I still love this bed. I don't have any complaints. I see why people say they will never go back to a Western bed. Japanese style for the win!!

AH
12/03/2024
alan h.
United States United States

Excellent Quality. Fantastic Service.

The futon we purchased is very well made with high-quality, durable materials and I expect we will use it for a long time. It is also quite comfortable to sleep on. The folks at J-Life were fantastic, providing personal support for my purchase and getting the futon to us in a very short time, which helped make our sleeping arrangement during our visit with another family successful. Thank you J-Life.

CM
11/22/2024
Carolyn M.
United States United States

Can't Believe I Waited So Long!

This cot-sized futon is amazing. It is so comfortable, and I could sleep on it for the rest of my life. I got the 4" of cotton filling. My dog even loves it and sometimes hogs it, and I have to wait for him to move on. I used to lie on the floor for reading or relaxing on my phone, but this small futon is the answer to my prayers. So comfy and cozy I can fall asleep in no time. I was on the floor again yesterday because the dog was lying on the futon, and the floor was so uncomfortable. I can't believe I used to think it wasn't so bad. The futon has spoiled me. It's wonderful. Thank you, J-Life!

AS
11/13/2024
Amanda S.
United States United States

Excellent

I love it. I use it for safer co-sleelibg with my baby. We had tried a futon from Amazon, but neither of us could sleep. This futon is great and we both sleep well. Thank you!

EB
11/06/2024
Evan B.
United States United States

Fantastic product

I absolutely love this futon it is extremely comfortable and well made. I've never slept better!