{"product_id":"j-life-certified-organic-japanese-futon","title":"J-Life Organic Japanese Futon","description":"\u003ch5\u003eTHE J-LIFE ORGANIC SHIKIFUTON IS AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE FUTON\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears ago, we decided to offer Americans a true Japanese style mattress - one constructed of quality materials, without foam or innersprings, - pure and simple. So, we deconstructed Japanese shikibutons, talked to shikibuton master craftsmen in Japan, and developed the design of the J-Life Shikifuton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to Japanese custom, our new futon is made from 100% organic cotton batting and it features a strong premium, organically sourced wool barrier for protection. This J-Life Organic Shikifuton has no foam, \u003cspan\u003eboric acid\u003c\/span\u003e or innersprings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is 100% unbleached organic cotton duck. The fill is also made from organic cotton and wool for comfort and natural air-flow. In addition, this authentic Japanese futon meets US fire retardant standards by using organic wool material that does not contain any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/using-boric-acid-as-a-fire-retardant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=95355fa0c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eboron\u003c\/a\u003e material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLearn more about the benefits of the organic cotton we source on our \u003ca title=\"The Gold Standard of Sleep: Why We Love Organic Cotton | Jlife\" href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/the-gold-standard-of-sleep-why-we-love-organic-cotton\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe futon features 'knife' edges that make it lay flatter and fold more easily. Fold our futon into thirds for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe J-Life Organic Shikifuton is available in two thicknesses, a 5 inch and a more traditional 3 inch. (In Japan, new shikibuton are about 3 inches thick. J-Life's new organic 5 inch futon is made to accommodate the larger frames of American sleepers.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfort level is firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips within 1-2 weeks (excluding weekends and holidays)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe J-Life Organic Shikifuton is also available with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/collections\/shikifutons\/cover-only\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustom removable cover\u003c\/a\u003e made of 100% cotton fabrics imported from Japan. We also offer a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/products\/water-resistant-shikifuton-cover?variant=42899219120375\" target=\"_blank\"\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/products\/water-resistant-shikifuton-cover?variant=42899219120375\" title=\"Shikiftuon protective cover link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehikifuton protective cover\u003c\/a\u003e for extra protection against dirt and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the complete Japanese sleep system \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/build-your-bed-what-makes-up-the-japanese-sleep-system\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ehere\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title='\"Caring For Your Shikifuton\" Blog' href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/caring-for-your-shikifuton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShikifuton Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japanese Bedding FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/pages\/product-faq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto learn more about caring for our Japanese futon mattresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/8789\/8675\/files\/Organic_Specs_480x480.png?v=1663608048\" alt=\"Organic Shikifuton Product Specs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Japanese Futon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Japanese futon, also called a shikifuton, is made entirely from cotton batting—no foam, springs, or synthetic materials. Key features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Organic American-grown cotton fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with unbleached cotton duck covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Japanese construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following traditional methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that promotes proper sleep posture and spinal alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreathable design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that allows natural airflow during sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow thick should a Japanese futon be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese futon thickness affects firmness and comfort:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 inches for authentic firm support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 inches for slightly more cushioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ-Life range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both 3-inch and 4-inch options available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thicker futons offer more initial comfort while maintaining Japanese sleeping principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre J-Life futons made with natural materials?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ-Life Shikifutons use only natural, chemical-free materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Organic American-grown cotton batting (no polyester, foam, or synthetic fibers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% unbleached cotton duck fabric (no chemical whitening)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural boron compound (not chemical flame retardants)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meets US fire safety standards without toxic chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's NOT included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No wool, latex, memory foam, or synthetic materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat surface should I place my shikifuton on?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShikifutons work on multiple surfaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tatami mats (authentic Japanese experience)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardwood floors, carpeted floors, platform beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft or uneven surfaces that reduce support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-88217518-7fff-bbee-9f66-d5234e5b244e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ-Life Organic Shikifutons are sized to fit American bed frames. Please note that Japanese style Organic shikifutons are not meant for American futon frames. They require a flat solid surface such as a platform bed, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/collections\/tatami-mats\/tatami\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etatami mat\u003c\/a\u003e, or floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll through the product images to find the tatami and futon size guide, which shows the appropriate tatami mat size options for your shikifuton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Due to compression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caused by the packing and shipping process, f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eutons may \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseveral inches smaller than their actual size upon delivery until they have had time to fully expand. Please allow your shikifuton at least 1-2 weeks to expand to its actual size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J-Life International","offers":[{"title":"Cot 30\" x 75\" \/ 5\" J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022531635,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-C-5","price":849.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cot 30\" x 75\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022564403,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-C-3","price":764.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin 39\" x 75\" \/ 5\" J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022597171,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-T-5","price":849.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin 39\" x 75\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022629939,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-T-3","price":764.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TwinXL 39\" x 80\" \/ 5\" J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022662707,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-TX-5","price":1019.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TwinXL 39\" x 80\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022695475,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-TX-3","price":849.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full 54\" x 75\" \/ 5\" J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022728243,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-F-5","price":1019.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full 54\" x 75\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022761011,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-F-3","price":849.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen 60\" x 80\" \/ 5\" J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022793779,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-Q-5","price":1104.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen 60\" x 80\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Organic Shikifuton","offer_id":17765022826547,"sku":"SHIKI-ORGANIC-Q-3","price":1019.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/8789\/8675\/products\/44c04a36935a248b220f865244408168_1f72295c-b41b-4d85-9915-3e05871b150b.png?v=1742241236","url":"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/products\/j-life-certified-organic-japanese-futon","provider":"J-Life International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}