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OFUTON KOBO Japanese Shikibuton

Made in Japan Since 1873OFUTON KOBO / お布団工房 · Official International WebsiteMade in Tochigi · sent directly from Japan by EMS

Enriching life, from the bedroom

A gentle lift in the morning. A soft landing at night.
We make futons for the quiet, everyday comforts of home.

A foldable Japanese shikibuton,
made for the quiet rhythm
of everyday life at home.

Made at our own workshop in Japan, where skilled craftspeople use specialised equipment to sew and finish each futon with practiced precision.

Good sleep, fair value.

OFUTON KOBO SERIES GUIDE

You sleep on it every night.
Choose it with care.

What is a shikibuton? →Ryokan futon at home →

HIMARI 日葵Japanese household standard · approx. 10 cm · firm centre core

SORA 宙Made deeper · approx. 12 cm · 50% wool blend

HIMARI 日葵 Japanese shikibuton made in JapanJapanese household standard

No. 01

HIMARI 日葵(25% wool)

JAPANESE HOUSEHOLD STANDARD

HIMARI is the shikibuton Japanese homes use every day: firm at the centre, softly quilted at the surface, and folded after airing.

With around 10 cm of loft and a filling that contains 25% wool, it keeps the steady support familiar from Japanese floor bedding.

This is the same HIMARI we sell in Japan, made in our own workshop in Tochigi and sent directly from Japan by EMS.

SupportFirmSoft
Thicknessapprox. 10 cm

The standard thickness used in Japanese homes

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SORA 宙 Japanese shikibuton made in JapanMade deeper for customers abroad

No. 02

SORA 宙(50% wool blend)

MADE DEEPER FOR CUSTOMERS ABROAD

SORA keeps HIMARI's firm support idea and fold-away form, then builds it to around 12 cm for more depth under the body.

With a filling that contains 50% wool, it gives more depth under the shoulders and hips while staying firm underneath.

Choose SORA if you are a side sleeper or used to the depth of a Western mattress.

SupportFirmSoft
Thicknessapprox. 12 cm

HIMARI's structure, made deeper

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J∞QUALITY production-process company mark
MADE IN JAPAN

Made in Japan · J∞QUALITY production-process company approval K000429 · official directory record for the Oyama address

FAMILY BUSINESS HERITAGE

From one family shop
to today's shikibuton atelier.

OFUTON KOBO factory illustration
Oyama, Tochigi · Japan

OFUTON KOBO began with a cotton shop in Tokyo in 1873. The same family standard now continues at its own factory in Tochigi.

We select the materials, prepare the layers, sew, inspect, and finish each shikibuton in Japan before it leaves for selected international markets.

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  1. 1873

    Tokyo

    Takahashi Yōzō opens the family cotton shop in Kōtō.

  2. 1947

    Futon making

    The family turns its focus to dependable cotton futons.

  3. 2023

    150 years

    The family business marks 150 years since Takahashi Cotton Shop opened.

  4. Today

    From Japan

    Current availability is confirmed by destination in the official international store.

MADE IN JAPAN

Documented work. One standard.

Current product records identify Japan as the place of manufacture; external approvals are shown separately by issuer and scope.

J ∞ QUALITY

MADE IN JAPAN

J∞QUALITY production-process company approval

No. K000429
  1. 01
    Cotton prep

    Cotton preparation · carding

  2. 02
    Fibre refining

    Fibre refinement

  3. 03
    Sewing

    Sewn at our own factory in Japan

  4. 04
    Manufacturing

    Filling & finishing

  5. 05
    Planning & retail

    Planning · direct retail

Oyama, TochigiOwn Japanese factory

Four generationsFamily-business roots in 1873

HIMARI · SORAMade in Japan for international homes

SHIKIBUTON CULTURE

What is a Japanese shikibuton?

The Japanese futon mattress used in homes across Japan

A shikibuton, the traditional Japanese floor mattress, is familiar in homes across Japan. It can be laid on tatami, a breathable bed base, a wooden floor or another suitable surface, then folded, aired or stored after use. This flexibility reflects the Japanese tradition of allowing one room to serve many purposes.

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Before ordering

Common questions

Are HIMARI and SORA made in Japan?

Yes. HIMARI and SORA are made and finished in our own workshop in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan by a bedding maker with roots beginning in 1873.

Are these the same models sold in Japan?

Yes. HIMARI and SORA are the same Japanese-market models we sell in Japan, prepared for selected international markets through our official Shopify store.

How are international orders shipped?

Shipping included. Sent from Japan by Japan Post EMS within about 2 business days of your order; delivery usually takes 10 to 14 days.

Which size measurements should I use?

Use the centimetre dimensions as the product record. Inch values are approximate references, so measure the floor, platform, or frame before ordering.

Which model feels firmer?

HIMARI has a balanced firm feel with approx. 10 cm of loft. SORA has a fuller balanced medium feel with approx. 12 cm of loft.

How should I air and dry a shikibuton?

Lift, fold, or stand it regularly so air reaches both sides and the surface underneath. Turn it periodically and keep the base dry.