Maybe I'm a silly person. But I feel like once you get a frame you might as well get a normal bed? The cool thing about a futon is you can fold it up and throw it out of the way. And it makes moving houses/apartments easier too. Answer from kurami13 on reddit.com
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Help with finding a good Japanese futon bed
Futon means bed. A traditional Japanese futon is a quilted pad laid on the floor. They are "good for your back" the same way sleeping on the floor is. Which is to say, sleeping flat on your back can help straighten your back and alleviate issues caused by bad posture. In the 80s Ikea sold a lot of things they called futons, which were often fabric wrapped foam pads. These were very popular with poor people and college students who couldn't afford good beds. A lot of companies knocked that off, and so the association has stuck. They got this idea from cheap Japanese beds being sold at the time. Short version, you get what you pay for, and it being from Japan doesn't make it better by default. More on reddit.com
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Bed frame for Japanese futon mattress?
Maybe I'm a silly person. But I feel like once you get a frame you might as well get a normal bed? The cool thing about a futon is you can fold it up and throw it out of the way. And it makes moving houses/apartments easier too. More on reddit.com
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Want a Japanese futon bed can anyone give me advice
I can't give you advice on a specific futon setup, but make sure to air it out regularly. Mattresses or futons left on the floor can get moldy because they absorb our moisture overnight. It is also why it is healthier to not make your bed in the morning. More on reddit.com
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Deciding on sleeping on a japanese futon...
Beds arent just for sleeping. Idk how old you are but as an adult I use my bed for more than sleep. More on reddit.com
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r/minimalism on Reddit: Bed frame for Japanese futon mattress?
June 9, 2024 -

I'm not sure if this is the best thread for this, but this sub seems to have come up the most when searching for Japanese futon mattress. So, I have had my current japanese futon mattress since late 2023. I moved from my last place (renting a room in a house) to a studio on my own. I am thinking about getting a bed frame to get my mattress off the floor. From the research I have done it looks like a platform bed frame is what I would be looking for, but the ones with headboards seem to have too big of a gap for my mattress. My mattress isn't that thick and so it would leave a gap.

Mattress pic one

Mattress pic two

This frame is from same company that I bought my mattress from, but the headboard is really small

Would be nice but headboard too high

Might work 1 and 2

My questions are:

  1. Does anybody have links or names of what I should be looking for?

  2. Has anybody else put a similar mattress onto a frame? If so, was it still comfortable?

  3. Anything I should be considering that I haven't considered?

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J-Life International
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J-Life All-Natural Japanese Futon – J-Life International
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 ...
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April 22, 2024 - Traditionally Japanese people use one room as a dining room, living room, and bedroom, because its land with mountains offers very limited housing spaces. To use a room for various puposes, people added folding functions to Japanese Futon Mattress and furniture. Once you wake up and put the Japanese Futon mattress away you can enjoy your bedroom space for the day time. No more dead space for bed frames.
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Tatami Bed Frame - Solid Mahogany Hardwood Platform Bed This Japanese-style platform bed is constructed with interlocking pieces and requires no brackets or screws for easy assembly. The platform bed frame is made of 100% solid Indonesian mahogany hardwood. Tatami bed includes a set of wooden slats, 2.5" wide with about 3" spacing between each slat. For best results, use a Tatami mat or plywood over slats. Features: Solid mahogany hardwood from IndonesiaNo headboardMinimalistic and modern design with a glossy finish look No exposed hardwareFully slatted with one support leg on Full, Queen, an
Price   $529.99
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NYTimes
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The Absolute Best Bed: A Japanese Futon | Wirecutter
February 19, 2024 - Unlike the sofa beds called “futons” in the US, Japanese futons are quilted sleeping pads that are stuffed with cotton or fiber fill and can sit directly on the floor or on a foam, tatami, or wooden mat.
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The Futon Shop
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The Low profile design of The Okinawa Frame compliments a minimalist decor and pairs wonderfully with any futon mattress hand crafted by The Futon Shop. Storage drawers included and extra storage rack on the back of the frame.
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Tatami Room
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FUTON TOKYO
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FUTON TOKYO manufacturing best japanese futon mattress bed
February 9, 2021 - by Little on Futon Tokyo · Very comfortable to sleep on there was an adjustment period since I was more used to a mattress, but now I sleep like a baby, it's great. Page 1 of 130: « · ‹ · 1 · 2 · 3 · › · » · US$865 Original price was: US$865. US$692Current price is: US$692.
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FutonBedsFromJapan.com
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Authentic Hand-Made Japanese Futon | Worldwide Shipping
It’s like sleeping between two clouds. The futon is really soft and made ... read more ... Paid money, got product. Product is good. Wasn't sure about spending $1k USD on a website I'd only seen on Reddit ... read more ... I simply love it. I simply love this Japanese shikibuton!
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airweave
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airweave Futon | Luxury Firm Japanese Mattress
Japanese Futon
Rooted in centuries of Japanese floor-sleeping tradition, the Airweave Futon is reimagined with our signature Airfiber® technology, a breathable, supportive core that prevents sinking and promotes optimal spinal alignment. Its minimalist, foldable design makes it ideal for modern, space-conscious living. Use it directly on a tatami mat or as a firm, supportive topper for your mattress.
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Pinterest
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New Okinawa Bi-Fold Japanese Wood Futon Frame With ...
June 24, 2020 - Save on the Okinawa Japanese Futon Frame, our Most Popular Japanese Futon Bed Frame.
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Quora
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Do Japanese people prefer Western beds to Japanese style futons and tatamis when they live abroad? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): My wife is asian and we have lived all over the world, I was in the USAF for over 26 years. we used the beds and/or sleeping methods / things of the country in which we were were stationed, Most all Japanese Korean and Chinese friends used whatever was in the country they were li...
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Matsu-store
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Matsu Store - Futons, Bed Frame, Gifts
We offer futons, custom sheets, pillows, meditation supplies, and unique gifts. Our fabrics consist of Japanese influenced designs.
Address   1519 Solano Ave, 94707, Berkeley
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Karup Design
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Takaokaya
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Shiki Futon Mattress – Takaokaya
The Shiki Futon is a traditional Japanese hand-quilted mattress that is filled with cotton. The futon is rolled out on the floor at night for sleeping and can be easily rolled up and stored away during the day when they were not needed.At Takaokaya, we believe that good quality sleep is essential for good health.
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Quora
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Can you sleep on a Japanese futon every night? - Quora
Answer: Original question: Can you sleep on a Japanese futon every night? These days, I’m recovering from mobility issues that make it somewhat challenging even to get up from a chair. Getting up from the floor would be that much more difficult, so I’d sooner not sleep on a futon if I had ...
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Wikipedia
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Futon - Wikipedia
November 7, 2025 - A futon (布団) is a traditional Japanese style of bedding. A complete futon set consists of a mattress (敷き布団, shikibuton; lit. "spreading futon") and a duvet (掛け布団, kakebuton; lit. "covering futon"). Both elements of a futon bedding set are pliable enough to be folded and ...