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 ...

A woman tests out a tatami mat (a type of Japanese flooring made using woven grass and straw) that features imbedded speakers that provide both a physical and audio experience. Pets can serve as a ...

In Japan, floor mattresses are typically laid out onto a tatami (a type of straw mat) to add some comfort and keep the ...

“We hope to appeal to both Japanese and foreign tourists wanting to get a taste of a slower, countryside life in a ...

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It is built in the traditional Japanese style, with massive wooden beams, interlocking joinery, tile roofs, sliding screen doors and tatami mat flooring. We purchased the property for $9,292 ...

I f you're accustomed to the plush comfort of a Western-style bed, the thought of sleeping on the floor might sound ...

Manganese nodules rich in cobalt, nickel and other rare metals were found concentrated on the sea floor near Minami-Torishima island, Japan’s easternmost island, according to a June 21 ...

In the blink of an eye, the tiles split in half. The fourth-grader from Tokushima looked content with his feat. “I felt great!” he said. The training hall is set up on the second floor of a ...