In Japan, floor mattresses are typically laid out onto a tatami (a type of straw mat) to add some comfort and keep the mattress dry by absorbing moisture . Are they the same as Japanese futons? Yes, ...

these are some of our favorite guest bed ideas for every budget. Thank the Japanese for inventing the futon, the lightweight flexible mattress designed to be folded or rolled up, allowing a ...

While you may think that a futon mattress is something that you have tucked away in your spare room for last-minute guests or the ideal bed for college students, these traditional Japanese-style beds ...