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Father and son, Ryushi, smiling as they stand side by side in a tatami workshop with tools and materials in the background.

Carrying 150 Years of Tradition into the Future

Young craftsman Mr. Koyanagi is determined to share the beauty and value of traditional Japanese tatami with the world. Working with Kohaku, he envisions a future where tatami is appreciated...

Carrying 150 Years of Tradition into the Future

Young craftsman Mr. Koyanagi is determined to share the beauty and value of traditional Japanese tatami with the world. Working with Kohaku, he envisions a future where tatami is appreciated...

A smiling woman holds a tatami yoga mat at the Kohaku booth at The Yoga Expo 2025 in Los Angeles. Other rolled mats are displayed on a bamboo-themed backdrop.

Reflections on The Yoga Expo 2025 – Sharing Tat...

At The Yoga Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, Kohaku shared Japanese tatami culture with yoga lovers from around the world. Here's what we experienced and learned.

Reflections on The Yoga Expo 2025 – Sharing Tat...

At The Yoga Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, Kohaku shared Japanese tatami culture with yoga lovers from around the world. Here's what we experienced and learned.

A person wiping a tatami mat with a dry cloth, following the direction of the weave for proper maintenance.

Tatami Care Tips for Lasting Beauty and Durability

Learn the best techniques for maintaining tatami mats, including cleaning methods, preventing mold, and repairing minor damage. Enhance the longevity and beauty of your tatami with these expert tips.

Tatami Care Tips for Lasting Beauty and Durability

Learn the best techniques for maintaining tatami mats, including cleaning methods, preventing mold, and repairing minor damage. Enhance the longevity and beauty of your tatami with these expert tips.

A couple lying on a tatami mat, enjoying a relaxing moment in a traditional Japanese room.

Igusa Scent’s Relaxation Benefits: Mind and Body

Discover how Igusa’s scent enhances relaxation, improves focus, and promotes better sleep by creating a calming atmosphere in your living space.

Igusa Scent’s Relaxation Benefits: Mind and Body

Discover how Igusa’s scent enhances relaxation, improves focus, and promotes better sleep by creating a calming atmosphere in your living space.

Traditional Japanese tatami mats neatly arranged on the floor of a washitsu (Japanese-style room), bordered with black fabric edges, showcasing natural texture and simplicity.

What Are the Benefits of Tatami Mats? A Complet...

Tatami mats are more than just traditional Japanese flooring—they promote comfort, air purification, and better sleep. Learn how incorporating tatami into your space can enhance wellness and bring natural elegance...

What Are the Benefits of Tatami Mats? A Complet...

Tatami mats are more than just traditional Japanese flooring—they promote comfort, air purification, and better sleep. Learn how incorporating tatami into your space can enhance wellness and bring natural elegance...

alt="Mariko-sama sitting gracefully on tatami mats in a grand samurai hall, surrounded by retainers in the FX series Shōgun (2024)"

Tatami in FX’s Shōgun (2024): A Symbol of Power...

Discover how traditional Japanese tatami mats are more than just flooring in FX’s Shōgun (2024)—they symbolize power, culture, and timeless design. Learn how this ancient craftsmanship plays a central role...

Tatami in FX’s Shōgun (2024): A Symbol of Power...

Discover how traditional Japanese tatami mats are more than just flooring in FX’s Shōgun (2024)—they symbolize power, culture, and timeless design. Learn how this ancient craftsmanship plays a central role...