Alternatively, a bunkie board is a thin, flat wood board. It can provide essential support, prevent sagging and lumps forming ...

This documentary guides you through the entire process of growing and harvesting Igusa, the unique grass used to create traditional tatami mats. Witness the meticulous care farmers take in ...

KYOTO--Remarkable tatami mat mosaics are on display at the city's Komyoin temple. These tatami are not like the mats found in Japanese homes. They are more like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

From platform beds to tatami mats that channel a Japanese aesthetic, there are a plethora of ways you can eliminate the need for a box spring that will leave you not only well-rested will but also ...

A woman tests out a tatami mat (a type of Japanese flooring made using woven grass and straw) that features imbedded speakers that provide both a physical and audio experience. Pets can serve as a ...

TOYOHASHI, Aichi Prefecture--A municipal planetarium here will soon offer a family-friendly box where visitors can lie flat on tatami mats and look up at the stars. The separated seating area ...