Another reason is that the tatami grass mats provide relaxing properties that help induce sleep.
Japanese bed directly on the floor.
But so far my bed is too firm and thin.
I slept on a twin on a laminate floor just fine for a few months before getting a double but it felt even thinner than the twin so i folded the twin too and bottom futon under it and it was much more comfortable.
Totally different from the low slung western sofa bed with the same name the futon of japan lays directly on the floor typically atop a tatami or other soft mat.
At least not in the western sense of the word.
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Worried about mold i elevated it all on slatted platforms like a bed frame so far no mold.
Part of it stems from buddha s philosophy on minimalism.
A futon is a japanese bed.
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So it seems odd that instead of adopting a high tech bed that many choose to sleep on the floor.
As a guest at a ryokan or inn you often are expected to do the same.
You can see the difference in quality between our japanese furniture and platform beds that use time honored traditional construction techniques such as dovetailing non toxic finishes and reinforced block.
Because the japanese are very hygienic they lay out and fold up their beds daily.
The japanese are known for technological advances.
This question has puzzled people for decades.
When you walk into a japanese bedroom there s a good chance there won t be a bed in sight.
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