6 Years on a Japanese Futon - What They Don’t Tell You
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- For the past 6 years I have slept on a Japanese futon, aka a shikibuton. In this video I show you my new upgraded shikibuton platform bed! Below are the links for the exact bed I got from The Futon Shop.
Tatami Bed Frame - shrsl.com/4kcit
(I got the full size, mahogany stain, with 16" legs)
Organic Shikifuton Mattress - shrsl.com/4kciu
(I got full size, 5" thickness)
Naturall Mattress Topper - shrsl.com/4kciw
My old Japanese futon from Amazon - amzn.to/3Dm8ryY
My old Tatami Mat - amzn.to/43sbn7G
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But how is the sex on it!?!?!? Thanks for the collab bro 🔥
Bros asking the real questions here
As my friend said, even with shorter equipment you can reach the bottom🤭
It's a serious question! I slept two years on a futon on the floor and consequently didn't invite anyone over. Yes it's my choice I know, but I was too poor for a futon bed frame but I also didn't want to compromise on sleep comfort.
I slept on a memory foam mattress topper on the floor for a year, so same concept. Sex was good! You have the opportunity to use the floor too without having to step down or anything. It works out okay, or at least it does when she's not a fuckin starfish
Left us on read😔
Slept on a futon for 6 years?? Glad you finally woke up. A lot has happened over that time…
😂
At least he got to sleep through the pandemic. What a nightmare! 😅
Lmao
I'm 66, bought my shikibuton and kakefuton in 2011 right after my *fancy name brand memory foam mattress* tried to kill me, and I started looking for something that wouldn't. I found J-Life International back then and bought the organic cotton 4" mattress, the bedding, the buckwheat hull pillows, and it worked in my place then to store everything during the day in my closet. When I moved, that didn't work anymore, so I bought a $100 bare wood single bed frame from Amazon, and later bought a $150 (or so?) tatami mat to help the mattress breathe. I will never go back to the "American" way of mattress, box springs, down pillows and all that.
That's 13 years on my one 4" organic cotton (no sprayed-on chemicals) mattress.
I did open it up at one point (2014?) and filled it in with some organic cotton quilt batting and stitched it back up, as it was developing a valley that I didn't like. Haven't messed with it since.
It's cool to see you guys talking about this!
I'm not married, and there was only one opportunity in my life a few years ago to test-drive the idea of having a guy stay overnight. That didn't work well. He sleeps on and loves his *name brand chemical-filled pit of death* that I refuse to go near ever again.
how can a matress kill u ?
My memory foam mattress is currently killing me, which is why I'm on this journey for something better.
LMFAO ! *_"chemical filled pit of death"_* So true. We are slowly killing ourselves in the West. We do everything just the way the medical industry likes it.....bad for us = 💰good for them.
Where can I buy a futon mattress?
@@bmiamiwai J Life in the USA.
I am a floor guy, no mattress no futon no nothing. The floor is the best thing ever created.
how do you deal with the cold days?
@@sug725 Normal cold feels nice but when it get real cold I put a thin blanket under me to isolate myself from the floor
@@TheSkillBuilderX i see. Guess your are pretty resistant to cold then… in my case when it gets really cold i still need a mattress between me and the floor
@@sug725 … Just get a rug. I sleep on an IKEA 5" x 7" rug laid out on the floor. Bed room also looks much more spacious.
Im a rock guy, no futon no floor no nothing. The rock is the best thing ever created.
Crazy how I came here just for a advice and I get a lot of info about beds, thank you man💪🏻
This made me want to buy a japanese futon
W Gen
I am 58 and I sleep on the floor on a normal carped covered with a bedsheet. I have been doing this for years after a back and knee pain from my work place. Since then I have no pain anywhere from my joints and back. I don't know how, but when I am going to sleep I feel like any discomfort I have will come off during the night, and it does. It is totally different feeling.
Going to try that tonight
What is a carped? Carpet?
For almost 4 years I slept on a 4" thick foam and memory foam mattress topper I'd gotten from Walmart for about $113 on the floor. I loved it.
foam mattresses require to be raised off the floor with something that can give circulation to it. They trap in a lot of sweat and can cause bacteria. Plus they trap in heat.
@@AdrienneS1970same thing with the futons
You made my day. I’m grandma who had just order a natural tatami bed off floor with the grass Matt and mattress for my back. I once lived in Japan and finally bought a tatami get up awesome bed. 😊❤
wonderful !!!
I slept on a 8” thick cotton filled futon (very heavy) on top of tatami mats for 15 years. It was really clean barely used when I got it. It is still very clean no stain, dent or lump because I always have it covered with multiple sheets, blankets, and carpets. 2 years ago when I moved to my new place I bought a futon frame for my futon. It is now my only sofa and guest bed in the living room. I got a 6” twin mattress topper. I put it on top of 3 tatami mats and a heavy wood futon frame to be my bed. I sleep alternately between this twin bed and a hammock (both in my bedroom). Other than the Amazon hammock stand ($45), everything was from Craigslist for $20/$30.
How's it sleeping on the Hammock? Any back issues?
Where to get that futon ?
I don't care how a guy sleeps but what I do care about is his character. I'm good at making any circumstances of sleeping work. Some people like to have their bed on the floor, Some Like It High and for others, some can't afford it. Especially if they have their own place or even living with roommates I can 100% respect that. I always wanted to sleep on a futon and I probably had in the past but I probably don't remember. It is definitely an option and especially since I have my mattress topper. But seriously, I'm tired of beds sagging on me and losing its support!
Good to have you back man! Hope to see more content from you soon!
Yessir, going to have a good one in a couple weeks!
How I gave up my traditional bed and love to getting a traditional bed and loving it.
I just bought a twin size after watching this for my small room. Same frame an all that. Super stoked.
Lets GOOO!!!! You will love it. The frame is sick
How is it holding up? Is the bedframe breathable and how is cleaning below like? Looking forward to an answer!
this guy kept it so real when he said some blankets on the floor, respect
I was already sleeping on the floor with blankets for months and I remembered about Japanese futons outta no where. I'm trying to get one now
How did it go?
You don’t like the floor?
@@commonsense3921 sleeping on bare floor is not exactly a humane way to sleep, atleast put a blanket on top
Average person here with an average lifestyle unlike these youtubers. I have slept on a futon on the floor for close to two years and honestly it was fucking annoying to fold and put away my mattress and sheets every day. I loved the hard support i got from my floor but dont get up too quickly or you'll twist and sprain your lower back. Its just a hassle for me personally. Im going back to a raised permanent bed.
Lol I have an average lifestyle too.
Or just dont fold it at all and leave it stationary? Problem solved
Folding is an option dude, wtf hahaha
Huh? Nothings bad about getting up and i dont have any problems with my back... i sleep on a futon for 6 years right now.
Fold it and thats it!
I think if you're straining your back from getting up out of bed, you've got some real mobility problems...
I love sleeping on a futon mattress close to floor; I wish I'd thought of this years ago !
I can't believe its been 6 years since the futon vid.
Dog was adorable ❤ caught in the act ! 😂
I was really glad when I first got rid of my bed, (did so off and on for 15 years.) Namely I like a solid bed and sleeping without a bed frame is awesome. Currently I have had a bed for the last 6 years but, it is still very simple. OH, only worry I had in Texas one time was at a farm house I rented and I realized those were SCORPIONS I heard!! Eeek. I did get a bed. Yeah, sure, they can still climb right up. OH another time I rented another farmhouse near a newly harvested field in Kentucky and experienced, what I call, "the great mouse infestation." Oh, I moved and threw almost every furniture item I had away from there, (mouse urine.) Anyways, but for those two times I loved the floor as the base for my bedding.
すばらしい nice, I have the futon shops shiki buton futon it’s the organic cotton 5 inch mattress with the coirpad coconut tatami mats from them and love it. I got their organic cotton cover for it and I found a futon dryer for the winter months to dry it out. Basically a cord/hose that I can set on a 30 or 60 min timer. This helps a lot when I’m unable to take it outside to dry in the sun. I bought some straps and a tarp and a lightweight 2 piece folding queen frame so I can fold the mattress up and pull it with the tarp with handles and set it on the frame outside in the sun. it’s a process so the futon dryer helps a lot but much cleaner than traditional beds 🌱
Very nice!
Hi, can I ask if you don't mind - I've seen that coconut coir mat (I may be sensitive to the tatami rush grass scent) - does it have any noticeable odor?
I do the same. I bought mine from JLife, the tatami mat makes all the difference. Plus I live on a 3 rd floor apartment in the French Quarter. So moving everything upstairs was amazingly better than trying to haul a mattress. Plus being in the French Quarter; in a 180 year old apartment, I only have like 200 sqft, so putting it away and sitting in the tatami mat definitely works out for the best. Plus it’s just a nice clean aesthetic. Plus I also use straight linen sheets, so it breathes as actually feels like a natural sleeping environment.
Howdy neighbor! I’m from New Orleans as well, and I’ve been thinking about getting a shikibuton. How long have you had yours and how have you been able to air yours out when it gets humid? That’s the one thing I’m worried about since the summers get really humid.
@@leaphan6141 yeah as long as it’s in direct sun. With good airflow.
Awesome video, very positive energy :)
Great video bro! very informative. Looking for something firmer and I love the minimalism of the futon.
Thanks bro!
Thank you for this video! Super helpful. ❤
If my dude don’t me not having a bed frame then he can go! 😅
I just purchased a full XL tatami mat and a full XL Japanese futon mattress. I sleep on my stomach so I hope it works well.
got one of these mattress and it was so lumpy and saggy. Happy to see it worked for you.
Thanks for the great info.
♥👍🕶 Good to see that particular bed frame in everyday use, as it's on my short list! Having slept TWO NIGHTS on the floor, sleeping is finally not an act of war and no longer destroying my back. I also now sleep with my *HEAD FACING EAST,* because a north position leads to death, according to an ancient Japanese saying... to which I can attest.
Sleeping on the ground so simple and so humble!
I know a Marine Corps Recruiter who will hook you up with a four year enlistment in the infantry, (with the option depending on your ASVAB score, to move Into special operations) where you will sleep on the floor, 90% on the time.
You can even go in on the Buddy System.
Organic, natural and macho.
But you have to cut your hair..........a little. Ok! Ok!.....I'm lying about that.
With the 16 inch legs, how much space is between the bottom of the bed and the floor? Just curious about drawer space.
Nice video dude!! However as a 68 year old man I know that a firm sleeping surface has me turning from side to side about every hour. My hip, rib cages and shoulder wakes me up due to the discomfort. Just so you know.
So When you wanted to beat some cheeks did you pull the bed out right before or did you have it already prepared?
man these look awesome I just wish there was a way to try it before committing to one
Latex was mentioned in a list of things that aren’t natural, but there is natural latex and there is synthetic latex. Within the natural latex category you can choose organic latex. I tried sleeping on the floor on a shikibuton and really liked it and how my back felt until a big bug decided to crawl up there with me. I tried out different ways to get the firm sleeping experience but with a raised bed. I opted for a Thuma bed and a firm latex mattress. The mattress isn’t as firm as sleeping on a shikibuton on the floor, but it’s firmer than the standard mattresses I’ve had in the past. My back feels good sleeping on it.
Ideally a futon room for most sleep and a large guest traditional bed in a separate bedroom for... stuff
like awesome AirBNB side income, but also...
The topper tells the story.
Hey there. I have really bad allergies. And i have 2 dogs and 6 cats. Im so over throwing out mattresses due to dust mites and flea allergies. Are japanese futons good as far as hypoallergenic problems? Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated. Yes, my pets are all medicated monthly like clockwork. I struggle to keep my house super clean everyday. Exterminator comes and sprays. I cant keep the dang fleas and dust out of my mattress. I just put mattress out in garbage. Im tired of suffering and have been looking at japanese futons for a few weeks. Thank you ❣️🤧
Do you ever air out the tatami?
I'm going to add my japanese matress to my metal box frame for extra comfort and less clutter in my home.
Thanks for doing this video.
Glad it was helpful!
@@calumx - 💙💯
Try a search for the word towelket. It is a type of traditional Japanese bedding. It wicks sweat away. I bought 3 of them
Damn dude i remember watching the video of you getting that futon. You inspired me to get one too! Been three years now 👍🏻
Cheers!
@@calumxgreat review! Just one question... Does the bed seem sturdy enough to be flipped on it's side and leaned up against the wall daily? I want the bed with the futon but I also want the floor space when I need it. Thanks for the video!
@@reggieb24 It is a very solid futon but if you had it up against a wall it would slump over. I think you could fold it or find some solution but it isn't like a normal mattress that will just stand up straight.
@@calumx thanks for getting back to me! What I meant to ask was, do you think the platform bed frame itself is sturdy enough to be flipped to it's side and leaned against a wall? My idea for extra work out space is to fold up & stow away the futon mattress then turn the platform and the tatami to their sides and lean them against a wall to clear up the floor. Does it have loose wooden slats under the tatami that would prevent me from flipping it? This would be a daily thing. Thanks again!
@@reggieb24 Maybe you could but I wouldn't recommend it. Would be a major pain in the ass. The bed is heavy - especially the tatami mats are super solid. Would be a struggle every time.
5:01 my guy calum staring into my soul
Does the bed frame comes with the tatami mats or you have to buy them separate? Really intetested in buying exactly what you have ive been sleeping on a futon on the floor for 10 years just want to upgrade.
Great question. You buy them separately. The frame, the tatami mats, and the futon mattress are all separate and you would just build your cart. The tatami mats are super thick and high quality
I Watched your video in 2021 and have been sleeping on the floor since, I’ve been saving up to get one of these eventually just never got around to it
Oh nice!
Could you post a review or share your thoughts on assembling the bed? It’s a competitor to both the Thuma and the TatamiRoom beds. it’s super hard to tell from their website on if it’s easy to assemble, requires any tools, etc.
Yeah. It's not very hard to assemble at all. I had my friend help me. But it maybe took us like 10 or 15 minutes. Probably comparable to assembling any normal bed frame.
Do a review on that spine alignment rockjng chair
When y’all entered Cades room what brand of waffle blanket was it that was on his bed. (Green)👀
do u recommend Native Nest? I saw it on the target app. its on sale right now for $173 with the red card. IM thinking to buy it. it has very good reviews. its 3 inch thick. i dont have a lot to spend on a mattress right now but i want to get a futon and ditch my traditional mattress. my daughter has a japanese futon she sleeps on and I tried it a few times and slept very well. thats why I decided I wanted to get one. and I want to ditch my bed frame to.
Felt the desire to sleep just on my yoga mat last night. Rested amazingly. Maybe a futon is next
Do it!
Don’t. Just stick with your yoga mat.
that cali accent reminds me of the SNL sketch 'the Californians"
What bed risers are those! I would love to know ❤
What I really wanna know is what's that weird looking chair below your standing desk and how does it work?
That is a kneeling stool. You sit on it and have your shins on the bottom part. You can sit in it different ways. I do like it.
Can I put tatami mats on a normal bed frame? I love this idea, but I don’t want to purchase a new bed frame when I already have one.
Yeah I think if they fit that would totally work!
wished it wasnt so expensive
Can you put the tatami mats on a preexisting bed frame? Thanks for your video 🙏🏽
Yeah I would think that you could. They are quite heavy so make sure it is a sturdy bed frame but that should be good.
Nice place 💚
I watched a video about his bed from Cade bevor your video ;)
Is maxyoyo a good brand?
Never compromise on comfort in life
I hate that I discovered this AFTER I bought my $1000 mattress. Too late to return it but I like it anyways for now
So they sleep in separate room?
I Love this vídeo,
Could you link or show me where to buy a similar setup to yours? Would help me out because I’m new to beds like these. I’m also 6’3 so I need one that’s decent size.
J-Life International.
It's all in the description
What is the point of a tatami bed frame? You could just use a regular bed frame. Air can go underneath and keep it dry. But it takes away floor space either way
What a timely video!
I've been using the D&D "amazon" futon for the past 3 years in carpeted rooms and it's been great fantastic but now I'm moving to an older, drafter home with hardwood floors.
I'm not too worried about comfort, but would you say putting the futon on tatami mats would help keep the futon cleaner? I'm just a bit concerned about mold and dust/dirt putting the futon directly on the hardwood floor
Yeah for sure. The tatami mats definitely prevent mold and keep things cleaner. You can just have the mats on the ground or get a tatami bed frame like this.
Gotcha, thanks for the tips!!!@@calumx
So I ended up getting 2 of the 4-mat folding tatami mats from MustMat. I have two shikibutons, my main twin-sized one and a guest full-sized futon, so i got 2 to accommodate the full-sized one when needed.
The mats are 1.2-inches thick (thicker than the MustMat one you linked) which I was a bit concerned about but after a month of sleeping on it, it's all I need, feels MORE comfortable on these mats compared to bare carpet, and on top of that, the mats' ability to fold up is awesome??? You can still stow the mats and futon away for more space, and a bonus I wasn't expecting at all is the 2 folding mats together allows me to prop one of them up, allowing me to use it as a built-in headboard!
The tatami bed seems like the ultimate east/west fusion, but for now I'm SET. Idk how long it'll be before I'm willing to lose out on easily stowing and moving my bed around!
@@UrsaJeager That's awesome! Glad you found something that worked for you
What’s the difference between this and a mattress topper. We slept on one for about a year and it turns out it was the cause for all my low back, hip and shoulder pain
The futon is much less spongy, so more supportive than toppers.
I want to try this bed, but how do I try one for free? .... Amazon you say? There has to be a none cheese way
Is it ok to use a tatami under a mattress?
A regular mattress? I cant think of any reason that would be bad. But don't know if it would help with anything either.
I sleep on the floor witha dog bed and couch cushion under me 💀
I will NEVER move a bed again. Tatami mats and that's it. No frame. Took a few weeks of getting accustomed and now it feels great
Where can I buy a traditional tatami mat?
I linked mine in the description. They are super thick and sturdy. Wherever you get it from, getting a thicker one will be the way to go.
BUT, what if I sleep face down?
I fixed my back by sleeping on the floor, so whether you have money or not sleeping on these futons are probably better for your body
Do you still roll up your futon even though you have the bed frame?
I don't anymore.
cade is such a beautiful man. i am blessed
Haha
what is that chair called ?
It is a kneeling stool.
Is the bottom of the bed frame as hard as the floor?
Yes
Thank you@@calumx
Is your bed frame double or queen?
Full
The topper kind of defeats the purpose of the Futon now doesn't it
ACTUALLYYYYY😆
THEY HAVE ALOT OF BAD REVIEWS ON THIER SITE! DEFINATELY A RED FLAG.!
I got a mattress and coverings from The Futon Shop about two years ago and have been quite happy with it.
Wild seeing the transition from "sleeping on the floor", to essentially just building yourself back up to a regular bed... You've completely moved away from the minimal thing, and you're not even really doing the trend anymore, but still making videos about it 😂
Lol it's okay to sleep on a bed. It is a platform bed with tatami mats and a shikibuton. I love it.
You guys have the same voice
Okay, MAYBE there's SOME savings (somewhere) when buying a bed and tatami mat together, but, per usual, the Futon Shop offerings are clearly upscale ($$), Nice stuff, very stylish, but not reasonably priced for many (most?) people. That's okay. There's a market for what they sell. I just didn't like the promotion given by Calum suggesting that Futon Shop stuff is a reasonable option for most people. It's reasonable for the SF crowd, no doubt. But a thousand dollars (plus shipping) for 'full-size' bed??? Yikes!!! Then you have to add the cost of the futon. Zounds! I'm looking for a $500 FULL bed frame with tatami mats for my $450 futon. That isn't too much to ask for, is it?
I didn’t say it’s a reasonable option for most people. For years I slept on a $100 futon. You can sleep on the floor with blankets. I got this bed for free in exchange for making the video. This is not for everyone. That being said I love the bed and I can totally see the cost being justified for someone who is in a good financial position. Been using it for 9 months now and it has been fantastic. Cheers
Why not just do floor sleeping. What’s true of a raised bed seems to be more true of floor sleeping?
Totally. I used to sleep on the floor. I think this raised bed is super quality and I am happy to have it but floor sleeping is great also! Whatever works for you
@@calumx whats the diff between "sleeping on floor" and "sleeping in futon" ? A futon is most likely on floor, no ?
Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations
Did this guy get younger?!
Yes!
Ahahaha literally my question, the beard from his 2 year follow up made him look 10 years older blooodddyyy hell
@@calumxfrom the futon?
The trick for when you have ladies over is to have four normal pillows and a body pillow.😉
I’d love to sleep on a futon but living in Texas, I’m afraid of bugs especially Cockroaches 😱😱😱
Clean your room daily then, clean floor less chance of having insect and stuff.
asmongold is that you?
@@Puretea4711 yes
Can you fold up the cushion and do yoga on the tatami?
No way bro fuckin on dat frfr
Being a woman who sleeps on her side and we women are shaped so the flat floor thing is like painful.
Sometimes it just takes 6 years of sleeping on the ground to realise you like a bedframe
Not supposed to put stuff under your bed.
brilliant video, friend. thank you for the share. and, yes: how is the sex on it?
Fuego
( umm your links don’t work directly)
Sorry about that, they were working for me. Just updated.
isnt he cheating with that topper...