Where can I buy a tatami mat?

Tatami Mats are available at the Japan Objects store, including this Rush Grass Foldable Tatami Mat made in Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. Pairing nicely with a Japanese futon, it enhances sleep comfort with its soft yet supportive underlay.

What is a tatami room?

A tatami room, as you must have guessed, is one that has tatami mats. Tatami rooms were used as spaces to rest by the aristocrats of Japan. The Tatami rooms of today have a lot more than just the mats. Tatami rooms are often made even more comfortable by adding cushions and futons. You cannot use very heavy furniture as that could gouge the mats.

How do you store tatami mats?

When storing tatami mats, keep them in a dry, well-ventilated area to prevent moisture accumulation. With proper care, tatami mats can maintain their beauty and functionality for many years, providing a lasting connection to Japanese culture and tradition.

Why are tatami mats popular in Japan?

Tatami Mats are extremely popular and widespread in Japan. Using these mats is the most preferred way of adding flooring to homes in the country. Since it has been a huge part of Japanese history, tatami mats came to be the standard unit for determining room size. In Japan, Jo is used for measuring the size of a room.

Can you use heavy furniture in a tatami room?

While you cannot really use heavy furniture in Tatami rooms (if you want the mats to last a while), a lot of Japanese use low tables called “Kotatsu”. The Japanese have the practice of sitting down on the floor for meals and other activities and the Kotatsu is usually used for the same.

How to maintain tatami?

The following methods can be used to maintain not only regular fixed tatami but also unit tatami, tatami pillows, straw mats put on top of tatami, and so on. Cleaning tatami is done with a vacuum cleaner or a special “tatamibōki” (tatami broom). The tatami broom can be purchased in home centers or broom specialty shops in Japan.