December 17, 2019Last updated : October 16, 2021Ryoji Shimada
Futon (布団 ふとん)
Futons are Japanese beds. A set of futons includes a shikibuton (mattress) and kakebuton (quilt). When not used, the futons are folded up and placed inside a closet called an oshiire. Futons allow small Japanese rooms to be used more efficiently. Japanese quilted bedding placed on the floor. This bedding is usually used in Japanese hot spring inns.