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Woman in Wool Socks Walking on Shikibuton

How Long Does a Shikibuton Take to Break In (an...

Unboxing a new shikibuton can be a surprise—natural cotton and wool mattresses are designed to start firm and soften over time. This guide breaks down the "break-in" timeline, explains how...

How Long Does a Shikibuton Take to Break In (an...

Unboxing a new shikibuton can be a surprise—natural cotton and wool mattresses are designed to start firm and soften over time. This guide breaks down the "break-in" timeline, explains how...

Airy Room with Floor Bed

The Floor Sleeper’s Guide to Airflow: How to Pr...

Sleeping on the floor is grounding, but it comes with a risk: mold. This guide explains why moisture gets trapped under mattresses and offers practical tips—like using tatami mats, coconut...

The Floor Sleeper’s Guide to Airflow: How to Pr...

Sleeping on the floor is grounding, but it comes with a risk: mold. This guide explains why moisture gets trapped under mattresses and offers practical tips—like using tatami mats, coconut...

Buckwheat Hull Closeup

Crunchy vs. Cloud: Is a Buckwheat Hull Pillow R...

Most people are used to soft, cloud-like pillows, but buckwheat hull pillows offer a completely different experience. Filled with thousands of tiny hulls, they behave more like a malleable beanbag...

Crunchy vs. Cloud: Is a Buckwheat Hull Pillow R...

Most people are used to soft, cloud-like pillows, but buckwheat hull pillows offer a completely different experience. Filled with thousands of tiny hulls, they behave more like a malleable beanbag...

Natural Coconut Coir: The Breathable Core of a Healthier Bed

Natural Coconut Coir: The Breathable Core of a ...

Natural coconut coir quietly does the heavy lifting in a healthy bed. Used in coconut coir bed rugs, ultra-firm mattress foundations, and coconut fiber mattresses, this breathable material keeps air...

Natural Coconut Coir: The Breathable Core of a ...

Natural coconut coir quietly does the heavy lifting in a healthy bed. Used in coconut coir bed rugs, ultra-firm mattress foundations, and coconut fiber mattresses, this breathable material keeps air...

What to Look for in a Japanese Floor Mattress: A Guide to Materials, Purpose, and Health

What to Look for in a Japanese Floor Mattress: ...

Floor sleeping can be cool, simple, and supportive—but “floor mattress” can mean very different things. This guide breaks down what’s inside two common approaches: a natural, handcrafted cotton-and-wool shikibuton designed...

What to Look for in a Japanese Floor Mattress: ...

Floor sleeping can be cool, simple, and supportive—but “floor mattress” can mean very different things. This guide breaks down what’s inside two common approaches: a natural, handcrafted cotton-and-wool shikibuton designed...

Tatami Mat Care

Tatami Mat Care Guide: Cleaning, Airflow & Mold...

Keep tatami calm and clean with simple routines. This guide covers daily-to-seasonal care, humidity targets (40–60% RH), airflow under bedding, safe cleaning with the weave, and fast spill response. Learn...

Tatami Mat Care Guide: Cleaning, Airflow & Mold...

Keep tatami calm and clean with simple routines. This guide covers daily-to-seasonal care, humidity targets (40–60% RH), airflow under bedding, safe cleaning with the weave, and fast spill response. Learn...