Bed and Bedding in Japan

Mattress size

The sizes of mattresses are different according to the country and manufacturers.
This chart shows the basic mattress size of some countries.

Mattress Sizes by countries

Country Crib/ Baby Bed Twin/
Single
Extra-Long Twin Double/
Full
Queen California Queen King/
Super King
US/
Canada
Inch 28"x52" 39"x75" 39"x80" 54"x75" 60"x80" 60"x84" 76"x80"
cm 71x132 99x190 99x203 137x190 152x203 152x213 193x203
UK Inch - 36"x75" - 54"x75" 60"x78" - 72"x78"
cm - 91x190 - 137x190 152x198 - 183x198
Europe Inch - 36"x79" - 55"x79" 63"x79" - 71"x79"
cm - 91x200 - 140x200 160x200 - 180x200
Australia Inch - 36"x75" - 54"x75" 60"x80" - 72"x80"
cm - 91x190 - 137x190 152x203 - 183x203
Asia
(Thailand)
Inch - 42"x78" - 48"x78" - - 72"x78"
cm - 107x198 - 122x198 - - 183x198
Japan Inch 28"x47" 38"x77" - 55"x77" 60"x77" - 71"x77"
cm 70x120 97x195 - 140x195 152x195 - 180x195

Types of Mattress

There are many kinds of mattress. It is recommended to try actual mattress before you buy as well as you lease for a long time.

  1. pocketed coilPocketed Coil®
    Pocketed Coil® is a product of Simmons. Each individually wrapped Pocketed Coil® moves independently, so you sleep peacefully even if your partner tosses or turns. Pocketed Cable Coil provides the ultimate in motion reduction and durability.
    For more information: http://www.simmons.com/products/brands/beautyrest/pocketedCoil.html

  2. bonnell springBonnell spring
    The Bonnell spring is the classic Spring Unit, and has, through the years, proven its worth. It is made from around hourglass shaped springs which are tied together to form a mat. A round helical crosswise connects each single spring to a spring unit.
    Different thickness (gauge) of wire in the springs makes a harder or softer mattress. The lower the gauge, the firmer the mattress is. So you can choose the softness of the mattress according to your need. The number of springs per mattress type is one of the key quality characteristics of a bonnell spring mattress.

Bed Type

Divan Bed
A Divan bed consists of a mattress and a box spring, a large mattress-sized box containing wood and springs that provide additional support and suspension for the mattress. Optional headboard is needed to attach to the head of the bed.
You can buy this type of bed from Simmons, Sealy, Nobles (Japan Bed), and France Bed (Japanese manufacturer)
Divan also means daybed.

frameBedstead (UK) / Frame(US)
This type consists of bed frame and mattress.
sleigh bedSleigh bed
Slay bed also consists of bed frame and mattress, which looks like a sleigh.
sleeperSofa bed / Sleeper
There are several types of the sofa bed. Some has mattress and iron frame stored inside sofa seat. Some has a back which can be reclined to be flat.

beby bedCrib / Baby bed
Usually the one side of the baby bed has a sliding side rail, so that caregivers can change diaper easily.
bunk bedBunk bed: is two or more beds one atop the other.
canopy bedCanopy Bed: is a bed with 4 posters and 4 side rails on the top of the bed.
poster bedPoster bed: is a bed with 4 long posters on the each corner of the bed.

Bedding

  1. Flat sheet: covers mattress and are used with blanket or comforter. You can easily find Single size, Double size, Queen size sheet in Japan. Some major bedding brands have King size.
  2. Fitted sheet: Ends of the sheets have elastics to fit to the mattress, so we can make a bed easier than using a flat sheet.
  3. Blanket: Woolen blankets are more durable than polyester blankets.
  4. Comforter/ Quilt/ Duvet: are not thick like Futon and sometimes used as a bed cover.
    Stuffed with feather or polyester cotton.
  5. Bed skirt/ Valance sheet/ Dust ruffle: are used to cover box springs and match the rest of the bedding.
  6. Pillow: Feather pillows are costly and sometimes cause allergy. Polyester pillows are easy to maintain, and some are washable.
  7. futonFuton: is a Japanese traditional bed style. Japanese Futon consists of Kake-futon, which serves like comforter, and Shiki-futon, which serves as mattress, basically to put on the Tatami mat. Stuffed with cotton, polyester cotton, or feather.


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