Approx. 12 cm loft
A fuller profile with generous cushioning and a more substantial feel.
Flagship shikibuton · Made in Japan
SORA 宙
50% premium wool blend · Approx. 12 cm
A rare, generously lofted expression of the traditional Japanese shikibuton, made in Japan.
- Feel
- Balanced medium
- Sizes
- Single · Double
- Specification
- Current
- Current price and inventory shown in Shopify
- Dispatched directly from Japan
Review dimensions and current checkout terms in the official international store.
SORAJapanese shikibuton
Current specification · Made in Japan
A rare, generously lofted take on the traditional Japanese shikibuton, made for sleepers who prefer a fuller, more substantial surface.
Approx. 12 cm of loft and a 50% premium wool blend create a balanced medium feel while preserving the fold-away rhythm of Japanese floor sleep.
- Made in and shipped from Japan
- Balanced medium feel
- Folds away easily
- For floors, platforms, and tatami
50% premium wool blend
A higher proportion of wool brings natural warmth, breathability, and resilient comfort.
Finished in calm grey
Calm grey piping gives SORA a quieter, more composed outline.
A rare, generously lofted Japanese shikibuton
Settle into more. Reclaim the room by morning.
SORA is OFUTON KOBO's fuller flagship expression of the Japanese shikibuton. Approx. 12 cm of loft and a 50% premium wool blend bring deeper cushioning and a balanced medium feel, then fold away when the day begins.
- 50% premium wool blend
- Approx. 12 cm loft
- Balanced medium feel
- Tri-fold storage
Current specification · made in Japan
A fuller SORA, framed in grey.
Calm grey piping around all four edges gives the ivory cotton surface a more composed, contemporary outline.
The filling combines 50% premium wool with 50% polyester fibre for warmth, breathability, and resilient comfort, while the foldable form remains easy to air and store.
Made and finished in Japan.
- Approx. 12 cm
- Generous laid-flat loft
- 50%
- Premium wool blend
- Made in Japan
- Current specification
See the feel in motion
Fullness that yields, then returns.
A closer view of SORA's surface response, resilient loft, and foldable form.
Choose your expression
Two approaches to Japanese floor sleep.
Both series are made in Japan and designed to fold away. Choose by the feel, loft, and sleeping surface that suit your nightly routine.
Fuller flagship
SORA 宙
- Approx. 12 cm loft
- 50% premium wool blend
- Balanced medium feel
- Single and Double
Everyday signature
HIMARI 日葵
- Approx. 10 cm loft
- 25% wool blend
- Balanced firm feel
- Three solo widths
Size guide
Choose by measured space.
Measurements follow the laid-flat format: length × width × loft. Inch values are approximate references.
Single
200 × 100 × approx. 12 cm
78.7 × 39.4 × 4.7 in
Approx. 6 kg
A fuller flagship surface for one sleeper.
Double
200 × 140 × approx. 12 cm
78.7 × 55.1 × 4.7 in
Approx. 8 kg
A wider floor-sleeping surface.
Official international store · dispatched directly from Japan.
For your room
A full sleep surface, only when you need it.
Tatami rooms
Lay it over clean, dry tatami for the most traditional Japanese setting.
Modern wood floors
Use a breathable moisture-control layer beneath it and air both regularly.
Living room & study
Lay it out at night, then fold it away to return the room to daytime use.
Compact homes
Create a full sleep surface without committing the room to a permanent bed frame.
Product record
Full specifications
- Cover
- 100% cotton.
- Filling
- 50% premium wool and 50% polyester fibre.
- Feel
- Fuller cushioning with a balanced medium feel.
- Folded size
- Approx. 67 × selected width × 36 cm in a three-fold configuration.
- Made in
- OFUTON KOBO atelier in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan.
Everyday care
Three habits for a longer working life.
01
Keep it dry
Use a dry, breathable base and prevent moisture from remaining under the shikibuton.
02
Air it often
Fold or raise it regularly and air both surfaces in suitable weather.
03
Use both sides
Rotate and turn it periodically to distribute normal pressure and settling.
Answers before ordering
Frequently asked questions
What makes SORA different from HIMARI?
SORA is the fuller flagship model, with approximately 12 cm of loft, a 50% premium wool blend, and a balanced medium feel. HIMARI is the everyday signature model, with approximately 10 cm of loft, a 25% wool blend, and a balanced firm feel.
What defines the current SORA specification?
SORA has calm grey piping around all four edges, approximately 12 cm of loft, and a filling of 50% premium wool and 50% polyester fibre.
What does the name SORA mean?
In Japanese, SORA is associated with the sky and a sense of openness and calm.
Is SORA made in Japan?
Yes. SORA is assembled, sewn, inspected, and finished at the OFUTON KOBO atelier in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan.
What sizes are available?
The current product record includes Single 200 × 100 cm and Double 200 × 140 cm. Confirm current inventory and price in the official international store before checkout.
Can a shikibuton this full still fold away?
Yes. SORA is designed to fold into three sections for airing and storage. Its approximate folded footprint is 67 cm by the selected width, with about 36 cm of folded loft.
What surface should I use beneath SORA?
Use a firm, level, clean, and breathable surface such as tatami, suitable flooring with a moisture-control layer, a platform board, or a ventilated bed frame. Air the shikibuton and the surface beneath it regularly.