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The J-Life International Shikibuton is a handcrafted Japanese-style floor mattress, made to be laid directly on tatami or a hard floor and folded away during the day. It uses layered cotton batting rather than springs or foam, so it is firm, thin and firm enough to keep its shape when folded. It suits people who want a minimalist, packable bed or a guest mattress, not those after plush cushioning. Against foam floor mattresses it is heavier and needs regular airing and turning, but it is more durable and more authentically Japanese in construction.
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Lowest price we've seen: $245.65 on Nov 9 at J-Life International. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
Owners describe a firm, well-made cotton futon that folds neatly and holds up over years. Most praise the traditional construction; some find it too thin for comfortable side sleeping and tiring to air out.
