Tatami Mat (Twin 79" x 39" x 0.5"), Japanese Traditional Tatami Mattress, Natural Rush Grass Floor Tatami Futon Mattress for Sleeping, Sitting, Yoga, Relaxing (Twin)

This is a heavy, sturdy mat. My son (18) decided he wanted a Japanese-style futon floor mattress, so we got this mat to go under it. The hope is that having the mattress on a mat like this will prevent the mattress from getting moisture trapped under it. The mat definitely has a smell. It's not unpleasant. It's just kind of earthy and grassy. It was really strong at first, and after a couple weeks use, it has dissipated somewhat. But when his door is closed and you walk into his room, you can still smell it. I suspect it'll just become part of the smell of our house. I don't mind the smell, but it is there. He has allergies pretty bad (mostly hay fever), so I was worried this might make it worse, but it doesn't seem to have affected his allergies. It is very firm and stiff, and I personally wouldn't recommend sleeping just on this, but with his futon pad, it's pretty comfortable.

This is a very good quality tatami mat. I’ve always slept on the typical box spring and overtime it just sinks and makes my back hurt. Being Japanese I figured I’d try out the more traditional Eastern style of sleeping. The tatami mat has a solid structure that’s noticeably softer than carpet. Just standing on it, the pressure on your feet is relieved. I originally intend to add a futon on top for sleeping but tried out sleeping the night just on the tatami mat. I had a great night sleep on it. I’m mostly a side sleeper so it did hurt my sides a bit but this is just on the tatami mat. If you add a futon it should feel a whole lot more comfortable. Overall, a solid tatami mat with good weight to it. Easily folds up and can function as a bottom bed piece, yoga, or standing mat. Just a word of warning, this has a strong bamboo odor when first unpacked. It only took a day for the smell to dissipate.

Love it! Very nice quality. I like the smell of the grass tbh. It’s very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing :) size is accurate. It came in a package easy to unwrap and the mat easy to move around and store. the back of the mat is good for staying in place on hardwood floor. Overall highly recommend this mat!

Awesome natural smell. Steady and soft. Very useful. Great quality. Perfectly light and thick enough to support. Easy to put down and fold back. Easy storage and move. Color looks consistent.

The bottom is plastic and that is not natural. Says “There are no chemicals used in any part of the process. It is entirely natural.” This is a lie … The bottom is made using chemicals and is not natural obviously I need a tatami mat that is natural on all sides and 100% natural on both sides. Otherwise I will look low quality and cheap. Thank you. I’m sure this will feel good and the sleep quality will be good and the comfort will be good and the durability and the size are perfect but I don’t want plastic. I want traditional rush grass only. I’m not gonna be able to sleep on this because I want a natural product so I will not be able to tell you about the sleep quality because it is covered in dust and it is lined underneath with plastic

Initially has a strong grassy smell but I'd rather smell plants than VOCs from plastics. Well made and sturdy. Coupled with a good futon this mat makes a nice visitor sleeping arrangement for small apartments. A foldaway Japanese arrangement that is more elegant and comfortable than just making a visitor sleep on the floor on an inflatable vinyl mattress.

I got the foldable one and the cushion it provides underneath my futon is perfect. folds up easily it's pretty light, great quality, I have experienced no excessive smell. When I first unfolded it in my room there was a light grassy smell, but I just personally love the smell of grass, so not a problem for me. Still, I cant even smell it now unless I used the mat for yoga and my face was right next to it. Maybe some peoples' mats use fresher/ healthier grass that smells more? I think this mat will last for a while the weave is sturdy and flexible under pressure of feet. I'm very impressed with this tatami

Nice and firm and folds up easily with two straps to hold it. Easy to clean, the grassy smell is nice like cool summer nights. It's made in China though which is a bummer.