{"product_id":"j-life-shikifuton","title":"J-Life All-Natural Japanese Futon","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTHE J-LIFE ALL-NATURAL SHIKIBUTON: AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE FUTON\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYears ago, we decided to offer Americans a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJapanese style mattress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e; one constructed of quality materials, without foam or innersprings - pure and simple. So, we deconstructed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJapanese shikibutons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, worked with master shikifuton craftsmen in Japan, and developed the design of the J-Life Shikifuton. Now, over 20 years later, our futon is a trusted choice for those looking for a reliable, authentic Japanese style sleep experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Natural Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrue to Japanese custom, our futon is made from pure cotton. The J-Life Shikifuton has no wool, foam or innersprings. The cover is 100% unbleached cotton duck. The fill is also made from 100% American-grown cotton batting for comfort and natural air-flow. In addition, this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e authentic Japanese futon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emeets US fire retardant standards by using a natural\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title='\"Using Boric Acid as a Fire Retardant\" Blog' href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/using-boric-acid-as-a-fire-retardant?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e21f74418\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eboron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJ-Life Futons \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTatami Mats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditionally, a Japanese futon mattress is meant to be used on a flat, solid surface. This can be a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/collections\/tatami-mats\/tatami\"\u003etatami mat\u003c\/a\u003e, a floor, or a platform bed. While J-Life Shikifutons are sized to fit American bed frames, please note that they are not meant for American style futon frames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScroll through the product images to find the tatami and futon size guide. This guide shows the right tatami mat sizes for your shikifuton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuton Firmness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe J-Life Shikifuton is available in two thicknesses: a popular 4-inch option and a more traditional 3-inch. Firm sleep surfaces, like that of a \u003c\/span\u003eJapanese style floor mattress, help to improve sleep posture, resulting in rewarding sleep and pain-free mornings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/the-complete-futon-mattress-buying-guide\" title='\"The Complete Futon Mattress Buying Guide\" J-Life Blog' rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt='Scale showing firmness of shikifuton mattress: on a scale of 1 (soft) to 10 (firm) a 4\" shikifuton is a 6 and a 3\" shikifuton is an 8' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/8789\/8675\/files\/JL_Shiki_Cotton_thickness_graphic_480x480.jpg?v=1713450550\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"J-Life Japanese Mattress Sizes\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/8789\/8675\/files\/Shiki_ProductSpecs_480x480.jpg?v=1713450613\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\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 shikifuton?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shikifuton is a traditional Japanese floor mattress 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% 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\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% 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/collections\/tatami-mats\" title=\"Authentic Japanese Tatami Mats | Jlife International\"\u003eTatami mats\u003c\/a\u003e (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-f2a9a1aa-7fff-7d31-54b4-87370b89448d\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe J-Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Shikibuton mattress \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecan also be ordered with a\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Japanese Shikifutons with Cover included | J-Life\" href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/collections\/shikifutons\/cover-only\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecustom removable cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We also offer a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"J-Life Shikifuton Protective Cover\" href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/products\/water-resistant-shikifuton-cover?variant=42899219120375\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShikifuton Protective Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for extra protection against dirt and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/shikifuton\" title=\"J-Life International Blog: Shikifutons\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJ-Life Blog\u003c\/a\u003e to find our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/blogs\/news\/caring-for-your-shikifuton\" title='\"Caring For Your Shikifuton\" Blog' rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShikifuton Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/pages\/product-faq\" title=\"Japanese Bedding FAQs | J-Life\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e, and more product resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShips within 24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (excluding weekends and holidays).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Due to compression caused by the packing and shipping process, futons may be smaller than their actual size upon delivery. Please allow your shikifuton at least 1-2 weeks to expand to its actual size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-092847a7-7fff-b9ff-e766-ab204de8ff63\"\u003eMade in the USA with American-grown cotton.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"J-Life International","offers":[{"title":"Cot 30\" x 75\" \/ 4\" J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498255923,"sku":"040425-0115","price":169.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cot 30\" x 75\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498288691,"sku":"040325-0115","price":169.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin 39\" x 75\" \/ 4\" J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498321459,"sku":"040425-0110","price":231.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin 39\" x 75\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498354227,"sku":"060325-0110","price":231.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TwinXL 39\" x 80\" \/ 4\" J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498386995,"sku":"040425-0120","price":254.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TwinXL 39\" x 80\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498419763,"sku":"040325-0120","price":254.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full 54\" x 75\" \/ 4\" J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498452531,"sku":"040425-0130","price":273.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full 54\" x 75\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498485299,"sku":"040325-0130","price":273.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen 60\" x 80\" \/ 4\" J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498518067,"sku":"040425-0150","price":339.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen 60\" x 80\" \/ 3\" Super Firm Traditional J-Life Shikifuton","offer_id":7084498550835,"sku":"040325-0150","price":339.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/8789\/8675\/products\/2313a4104c5549b00fbf2c2b16eee4a1_c0028f57-5d47-4991-a959-f3d3d82e3e8c.jpg?v=1756404629","url":"https:\/\/jlifointernational.shop\/products\/j-life-shikifuton","provider":"J-Life International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}