A is a type of mattress that makes up a Japanese bed. They are sold in Japan at specialty stores called futon-ya, and are also available at department stores.
Japanese futons are flat, about 5 cm (2 in) thick with a fabric exterior stuffed with cotton or synthetic batting. They are often sold in sets which include the futon mattress (shikibuton), a comforter (kakebuton) or blanket (mōfu), a summer blanket resembling a large towel (towelket), and pillow (makura), generally filled with beans, buckwheat chaff or plastic beads. Such sets can be purchased for under 10,000 yen.
More on [ Futon ]

August Lotz Co., Inc. - Manufacturer of solid wood futon furniture and occasional tables with mission styling. Includes company overview and online catalog.
Meta Description: [ August Lotz provides fine commercial contract furniture to foodservice, hospitality, commercial designers, restaurateurs, resort managers, and property managers. ]
Fibre Processing Corp - USA. Design and manufacture of quilted futons. Also, futon covers, pillows and bolsters.
White Lotus Futon - USA. Handmade mattresses, futons and accompanying bedroom accessories from cotton.
Meta Description: [ Fine natural and organic bedding and fine furnishings. ]
Wolf Corporation - Manufactures bedding and cotton futons. Corporate information and retail locator. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
| Futon Drawing (corpus sine sanguine) | |
| Next Video | |