In japan taiwan and many other countries across the pacific rim the preferred manner of sleep is to rest upon a series of tatami mats grass straw floor mats upon which a futon style mat is placed.
Japanese floor sleeping mats.
The japanese version is a thin mat usually no more than three or four inches thick.
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Tatami is a traditional japanese mat used for flooring material in japanese style rooms.
It s placed on the floor with only a straw mat called a tatami underneath.
This shiki futon as it is called in japan is then made into a bed with sheets pillows and blankets for a firm and comfortable nights rest.
Tatamis are soft mats made from rice straw fill and a rush grass cover.
You may be wondering why someone would want to sleep on something like this as it sounds hard and uncomfortable.
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