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: Futon: I was very comfortable so I went back to sleep

Any idea about Japanese style bedding? In fact, western style bedding is becoming popular more and more, but traditionally Japanese sleep on ‘Futon’ prepared in a Tatami room. The word “futon' is used very loosely in English these days, referring to thick mattresses, duvets and sofa beds. The full futon set consists of several parts. Futon set A set of Futon bedding consists of a mattress, blanket/s, and a duvet as well as a pillow. They are used with the covering for easy washing to keep them hygienic. Futons are filled with cotton or feathers. First, a ...

: Please try using The Furoshiki

Furoshiki

Now that the environmental issues are one of the major topics to be discussed and handled globally. Each of us is encouraged to think what we can do to save the Mother Earth and take it into action － no time for cooling your heels. So here is the reason why ‘Furoshiki’ has been given a re-evaluation and a movement to bring it back to life in this modern time is being evolved. What is Furoshiki? ‘Furoshiki’ is nothing but a simple square fabric made of silk or cotton traditionally; used for wrapping purpose. You can now find in ...

: Pencils are evolving independently in Japan

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How many of you could guess what is a ‘Sharp-pencil’, which is also called ‘Shar-pen’ or simply ‘Sharp’? The answer is a mechanical writing tool which is known as ‘mechanical pencil’ or ‘propelling pencil’. In many countries, students mostly use pens (ball-point pens) for writing. But in Japan, use of sharp-pencil is much more common among students. Because it is easy to erase using plastic eraser that keeps the notebook look clean and neat. So it’s one of the indispensable items in their pen cases. Structure of mechanical pencil Sharp-pencil has a pen-like body whose inner part is hollow into ...

: Kotatsu is comfortable and its charm is addictive! Winter's ultimate healing item?

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The kotatsu is an ingenious way of keeping warm in winter. ‘Kotatsu’ is one of the heating equipment widely used in Japanese homes. It is actually one of the symbolic items of Japanese winter homey scenes. The uniqueness of Kotatsu is its build. Kotatsu structure The low table covered by a duvet or comforter upon which the tabletop is placed. Underneath the table, the heating source is attached so that it creates warm space within. To shut the cold arising from the floor, Kotatsu is usually set upon a carpet that fits the size of the Kotatsu. You ...