Step into the world of tatami production, where each mat is meticulously crafted using smart techniques. From precise measurement to the final installation, watch as skilled workers use innovative ...

KYOTO--With demand for tatami plunging in Japan, a specialized trading firm here is eyeing a potential market of 2 billion people for the traditional mats. The company is selling tatami mats that ...

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Working with Japanese American woodworker Toshi Kawabata of Barrban Woodworks, Elizabeth Altounian realized her dream of ...

The tatami room, better known as 和室 (washitsu, “Japanese-style room”), is a space that features tatami mats as its main flooring element. Tatami mats are made from woven straw with a rice straw core ...

You’ll find that tatami mats are prevalent throughout the hotel, even in the elevators, evoking a very authentic vibe. There are 84 guest rooms in total, with only six on each floor, meaning ...

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 ...

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 ...