These tatami are not like the mats found in Japanese homes. They are more like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. One of the images is of a crane’s head with the wings swept around it. In total ...

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 ...

Tatami mats are a popular choice in Japan but there are some disadvantages to the sleeping mattress option that might not work well with your lifestyle.