Tatami mats are a popular choice in Japan but there are some disadvantages to the sleeping mattress option that might not work well with your lifestyle.

In total, 301 small tatami mats were laid out to produce the floor image. The crane appears to be reaching out for a drink of water from the dry landscape garden adjacent to the room where the ...

Tatami, cushions and futon--collectively referred to as Shikimono--evolved in the imperial palace, shrines and temples to suit the Japanese custom of sitting and sleeping on the floor. But ...