Do Shiki Futons need a frame or a tatami mat?
What is a Shiki Futon?
Does the futon mattresses have an odour?
We use raw cotton batting, and some people will initially notice an earthly smell that goes away withing a few weeks.
Videos
Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada.
Anyone use a Japanese floor mattress (futon)? Thinking of switching to this.
[lifestyle] About a Japanese Futon Bed
Japanese futon for new studio?
Does anyone know where in Canada can I buy an authentic Shikibuton (Japanese futon) and tatami mat? Amazon sells knock offs, and all the companies in the US do not seem to ship to Canada. :(
*edit - I have found and decided, and posted below in response to a request for update. Search (Ctrl + F) "finally decided" for quick jump to reply. Will update again once I have the items. Thanks everyone for your help.
We tried sleep training and decided it wasn't for us (but still zero judgement for those who do it, and I'm not willing to argue with anyone here about it) so we will be continuing to co-sleep.
Because of this, our queen bed isn't going to work for our family anymore. My husband wants to buy a king, but I'm curious about a Japanese floor mattress instead. He said he could be game. I like the idea of being able to roll it up and put it away during the day and have more space for *activities* during the day
I also like that they're available made of more natural materials and much less expensive than a king sized bed.
Anyway, anyone have experience with this? Brands you like, how was the lifestyle change etc?