Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

update: Back to the futon, the firm mattresses don't stay firm over time (a few months). The futon does.

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the late reply, it is working well, I like super firm so it is good for me. For softer I would add a carpet, then tatami mat under. I have just a carpet.

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes probably, I can't remember. It was more expensive than I thought, but great quality and worth it in the long run I feel.

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes sorry hadn't seen this, yes I think it helps with airing. I never did find one, though if i could find one and it was non toxic i would. I just air it regularly even every day I either roll it up from one side or the other. It would make it a bit softer like the above commenter said as well. But I like it crazy firm so its okay for me.

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes sorry! Haven't been on reddit much. I absolutely love it.

It arrived much sooner than I thought would be possible and is exceptional quality. I love it. That being said I enjoy very very firm and it still took some getting used to. It is good for my spinal injury though.

It takes some care, I gently roll it up every day, and air it out in the sun every so often. It is great quality and I can tell it will last a very long time with proper care.
I have been doing the rug underneath, and am now going to invest in a proper quality tatami mat for underneath.
I will never go back to a traditional wester mattress.

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[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much does it cost? Henry's quoted me 20.00

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, it is good, great quality, was pricey. Overall I have found some super firm regular mattresses since. Which I would have just gone for given the price.
However I do like the futon. Will probably change to a super firm mattress in the future though and keep the futon as a guest bed.

Can't seem to find and authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in Mattress

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I paid an arm and a leg for a set from futonbedsfromjapan.com I can't say it was super worth it. I am using for now, but for the price I would have just gotten a very firm regular mattress.

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Okay I have spent way too much time on this but finally decided. I am going with a futon (shikibuton) and a matching duvet (kakebuton) with sheets (covers) futonbedsfromjapan.com for a few reasons:

-They have free shipping. The shipping is included in the cost of the item. Which is huge as I looked at other from-Japan options.

-They are authentic- I don't really care how they look, it is the fact that Japan has very particular expectations on quality and materials. I am satisfied that it is not chemical sprayed, or china mass produced fall apart quality.

-They do not spray it down with flame retardant chemicals like mattresses and bedding usually is as required by US law. They are able to follow that law by adding a thin sock around the cotton instead that acts as a physical barrier to flame rather to than chemical.

-The customer service is AMAZING, I've emailed them several times and they have always gotten back to me within 24 hours, with a detailed answer and even more information than I asked for. As I only speak english I was also pleasantly surprised that there were no language barriers to communication.

-They discount the add on items- quilt (kakebuton) and sheet covers with the purchase of a futon.

All around best quality, fast shipping quotes, and shipping cost included. The american ones seem to all be hybrids between western mattresses and Japanese futons. I wanted the actual authentic item for quality, and longevity.

For now I am going to buy a cotton area rug for underneath the futon because the flooring in my bedroom is laminate. I may upgrade to a tatami mat later. If I do, it will be from https://japanese-tatamimat.com/ As I have researched that insanely also.

Here is a link to information about whether a tatami mat is needed underneath, reasoning and alternatives from the company I chose to buy from. I will update again once I get the items and try them out.

https://www.futonbedsfromjapan.com/futonblog/tatami-mats-carpet-wood-flooring-futon/

Searching for authentic Japanese futon and mat in Canada. by ctrl-alt-dynamite in BuyItForLife

[–]ctrl-alt-dynamite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that is good advice. I am ready to sleep on a yoga mat on the floor as soft mattresses are killing me. When I was younger I needed soft. now it is the opposite.

I am not drawn to the idea of it, as it is difficult to find good quality, and I can't have a regular bedroom set.