The MAXYOYO Japanese floor mattress is much cheaper and space-saving than buying a brand new mattress and bed frame for a guest room. It comes with a dustproof cover, straps, and a storage bag.

To find the closest thing to a baseless bed for on-the-go support, I’ve looked to the Japanese floor mattress (otherwise known as a shikibuton). These practical mattresses have been a sleep staple in ...

DOD's charmingly clever and comfy Soto mattress can be inflated in minutes using an unlikely pump — its own pillow.

We recommend putting a tatami mat (a type of Japanese straw mat ... First of all, when placed on hardwood floor and tiles, these floor beds sleep incredibly cool. Also, according to Healthline, the ...

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Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns, known for their hospitality, relaxed atmosphere and Japanese-style architecture. Ryokan are said to date back to the 8th century, and became popular during the ...

Japan adopts Chinese written characters. Shotoku Taishi (574-622) begins to shape Japanese society and government more after the pattern of China. He seeks centralization of government and a ...