OFUTON KOBO

Journal · Japanese futon buying and care

Practical guides from OFUTON KOBO's authorized international retailer. Compare the actual HIMARI and SORA specifications, measure your sleeping space, understand everyday care, and find the product and purchase conditions for your destination.

Published by the authorized international retailer: KAWAGUCHISEIKEN CO., LTD. · Information checked:

Japanese shikibuton: an international buying guide

Japanese shikibuton: an international buying guide

OFUTON KOBO makes HIMARI and SORA Japanese shikibuton in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan. Compare their measured dimensions, wool content and feel, then choose your delivery country for the available sizes and current price. This international guide brings the official product records and local purchasing information together.

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HIMARI vs SORA: length, filling and the feel to choose

HIMARI vs SORA: length, filling and the feel to choose

HIMARI and SORA differ in length, loft and wool-blend filling. Start with the space you have and the feel you prefer, then check the sizes actually offered for your delivery country. A higher wool percentage or greater thickness alone does not establish the right model for you.

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