When we moved into our current home in the Hudson Valley, that was when we got the tatami mats. Around the same time, we just ...

Japan may be a small island nation, but this Asian country has made some big contributions to the world. From technology to ...

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 ... tatami can actually prevent moisture build-up and add extra comfort to hard flooring. Also, make sure to clean ...

Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

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 ...

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

“Like a little meditation?” I venture. “Exactly,” he replies, emphatically, validating our shared moment of mindfulness.