Approx. 12 cm loft
A deeper profile for side sleepers and sleepers used to a Western mattress.
Authentic Japanese shikibuton · Genuine made in Japan · Made in Japan Since 1873
SORA 宙
50% wool blend · Approx. 12 cm
From US$469 · Sent directly from Japan by EMS
Official international store
US$469Ships within 2 business days (Japan time) · EMS delivery about 10-14 days after dispatch
SORA by OFUTON KOBO: HIMARI's structure, made in Japan with approximately 12 cm of loft and a 50% wool blend for more depth under the body.
Made in Japan Since 1873. Made in our own workshop in Oyama, Tochigi, and sent directly from Japan by EMS.
- Feel
- Balanced medium
- Sizes
- Single · Double
- Specification
- Current
- Material
- 50% wool blend
- Loft
- Approx. 12 cm
- Cover
- Cotton fabric cover.
- Filling
- 50% 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. J∞QUALITY company approval K000429 (production processes).
- Made in Japan Since 1873 · Current price and inventory shown in Shopify
- Shipping included. We process and ship your order within 2 business days (Japan time). Japan Post EMS delivery usually takes about 10 to 14 days after dispatch.
Shipping included. We process and ship your order within 2 business days (Japan time). Japan Post EMS delivery usually takes about 10 to 14 days after dispatch.
SORAJapanese shikibuton
Current specification · Made in Japan
HIMARI's structure, made deeper for customers outside Japan who want more depth from a Japanese shikibuton.
Approx. 12 cm of loft and a 50% wool blend give more depth under the shoulders and hips while the support underneath stays firm.
- Made in Japan Since 1873
- Sent directly from Japan by EMS
- Balanced medium feel
- For side sleepers and Western-mattress users
OFUTON KOBO
50% wool blend
More wool in the filling gives SORA a deeper first touch while keeping the firm shikibuton support below.
Finished in calm grey
Calm grey piping marks the current specification while keeping the same foldable Japanese shikibuton structure.
Deeper Japanese shikibuton · Made in Japan Since 1873
HIMARI's structure, made deeper.
We built SORA for customers outside Japan who want more depth under the body. It keeps HIMARI's firm core and fold-away form, then adds about 2 cm of loft and a 50% wool blend.
- 50% wool blend
- Approx. 12 cm loft
- Balanced medium feel
- Tri-fold storage
Current specification update
A fuller SORA, framed in grey.
With the current specification update, SORA uses calm grey piping around the ivory cotton exterior.
Calm grey piping around all four edges gives the ivory cotton surface a more composed, contemporary outline.
The filling combines 50% wool with 50% polyester fibre for warmth, breathability, and resilient comfort, while the foldable form remains easy to air and store.
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 deeper one-person surface for side sleepers or anyone used to a Western mattress.
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.
Shipping included. We process and ship your order within 2 business days (Japan time). Japan Post EMS delivery usually takes about 10 to 14 days after dispatch.
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.
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
Why is SORA thicker than HIMARI?
HIMARI is the standard thickness used in Japanese homes. Customers abroad often want more depth under the body, so SORA adds about 2 cm and doubles the wool share. The support underneath is the same.
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% 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 folds 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.
How is SORA shipped?
Shipping included. We process and ship your order within 2 business days (Japan time). Japan Post EMS delivery usually takes about 10 to 14 days after dispatch.
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