The Yoshida Tatami Store was founded in 1830 at the end of the Edo era.
For over 180 years, spanning ten generations, the Yoshida family have been producing some of the finest traditional Tatami mats available anywhere.
Everyday they strive to produce the highest quality mats putting their heart and soul in to each one they make.
Their goal is to not only make one of the most comfortable Tatami mats you can find but to also pass along a piece of Japanese culture to future generations as well.
About Tatami Mats
Tatami mats have been around for thousands of years.
Whether you are in Japan or other parts of the world you will enjoy the comfort and refreshing feeling of lying on a Tatami mat.
One of the key parts of our mats is the use of Igusa rush grass, the straw of the mat.
Made of rice straw and sea rush grass (Igusa, Junius effusus)they are beautiful, comfortable and work wonderfully even in high humudity areas like you find in Japan.
“Igusa(Juncus effusus) “with the common names common rush is a perennial plant/perennity herbaceous species in the family Juncaceae.
Also Juncus means “Tie” in Latin.
Originally from India it was introduced thousands of years ago in Japan via the Silk road trade routes.
Igusa straw is the perfect material to use in the construction of Tatami mats. Flexible, strong and light it brings a wonderful feeling of calm and comfort.
At Yoshida all our mats are made with the finest of Igusa straw available.
Benefits of Igusa
100% natural materials “Igusa” gives you restful moments.
*Though Igusa absorbs moisture out of the air, it sheds water easily if any spills happen. Just wipe away quickly you will have no issues.
*Igusa is fire resistant. The moisture it absorbs helps to keep any fire on it from spreading quickly.
*According to study results,The scent of Igusa has been know to provide a very calming and serene state of mind. Let your troubles float away while lying on a Yoshida Tatami mat.
*Tatami is also great for tick and mite control. In high humidity areas like Japan ticks and mites can be a problem. The moisture asorbing properties of Tatami mats
help immensely in preventing their occurrences.
Products
Here’s the list of our products.
-Unite Tatami mats-(aka Oki Tatami mats)
Its for none Tatami room. Easliy turn your Western style room into Japanese style with Unite Tatami mats.
You can pick from different colors and also choose with or without edging.
Lighter than traditional mats but with all the same great qualities found in our regular mats. Portable too!
Easily fold and put away in the closet when desired.
Products
All prices in Japanese Yen. Please convert to your local currency for pricing. Google Currency Converter: https://goo.gl/VPRLKD
Storage Box Tatami
Our Storage Box Tatami is a raised design. Beautiful and functional all in one.
You not only get the benefits of Tatami mats but also generous storage space too.
The design raises the Tatami mat a little over 1 foot off the ground (33 cm)The multi-purpose designs available are as a bed, bench or a Traditional Horigotatsu (sunken table heater).
Products
Product | Price(YEN) | Photo |
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NOZOMI Strage Tatami | 172,800 or more | |
Strage Tatami Kotatsu | 189,000 or more |
All prices in Japanese Yen. Please convert to your local currency for pricing. Google Currency Converter: https://goo.gl/VPRLKD
Igusa Center Rug
The Igusa Center Rug is in the shape of a traditional Western home rug but it is made of high qauality Igusa, weaved together by fine craftsman.
It is also avaialbe in many beautiful colors.
Products
All prices in Japanese Yen. Please convert to your local currency for pricing. Google Currency Converter: https://goo.gl/VPRLKD
Igusa Hanagoza
Igusa Hanagoza is a thin mat made with interwoven strips. It is constructed with our highest qaulity Igusa.
Products
Product | Price(YEN) | Photo |
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Kakegawa Tatami Edoma/Honken | 9,600 or more | |
Kakegawa Tatami Edoma | 28,000 or more |
All prices in Japanese Yen. Please convert to your local currency for pricing. Google Currency Converter: https://goo.gl/VPRLKD
Additional Igusa Products
At Yoshida all our mats are made with the finest of Igusa straw available.
Products
Product | Price(YEN) | Photo |
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Entrance Mat | 4,800 or more | |
Carpet MIEORI | 12,800 or more | |
Circlar seat hand made | 4,860 | |
Igusa Sandals | 3,150 |
All prices in Japanese Yen. Please convert to your local currency for pricing. Google Currency Converter: https://goo.gl/VPRLKD
Shipping
For international orders we use SAL Japan Post which is currently available to deliver to 79 countries.
Check avaialbility here: http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/service/dispatch/sal_ichiran_en.html
Payment Methods:
We accept most major credit cards and Paypal and can also do bank transfer. Please contact us for details.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us at the link below with any questions you may have about our products.
Contact Us
Here at Yoshida we strive to provide you, our valued customer, with the best customer service possible.