{"id":77120,"date":"2021-01-25T23:44:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T14:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=77120"},"modified":"2021-01-26T15:36:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T06:36:39","slug":"kuboki-tatami-mats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kuboki-tatami-mats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nostalgic Beauty of Japanese Tatami Mats and Unique Gift Items of Kuboki Tatami"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is a quality of tatami that is unmistakably Japanese<\/strong>. The scent of a freshly mowed field in Spring. The pale green color of the straw that transforms into a warm yellow over time. The firm, smooth texture that feels cool on your feet in the summer yet warm in the winter. Even among modern Japanese people, there is a sense of nostalgia derived from the presence of tatami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, tatami is disappearing from the daily life of the Japanese at an alarming rate of 80% in the last 25 years. Once a standard in every Japanese home (like the Japanese futon<\/a>), tatami flooring been relegated to a single Japanese-style room, or perhaps completely eliminated from the decor. Modern Japan is losing touch with tatami while the rest of the world never had a chance to appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s where the tatami coaster comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation in Japanese Traditional Crafts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n