Japan Blog

Kotatsu in Anime Culture

Kotatsu in Japanese Pop Culture

The kotatsu, at first glance, may appear to be nothing more than a low wooden table fitted with a blanket and a heating source underneath, but within the context of...

Kotatsu in Japanese Pop Culture

The kotatsu, at first glance, may appear to be nothing more than a low wooden table fitted with a blanket and a heating source underneath, but within the context of...

Mistakes to avoid with kotatsu chairs

Mistakes to avoid with kotatsu chairs

When you use a kotatsu sitting on the floor for a long time, your back may gradually start to hurt or you may want to lean against the backrest.It would...

Mistakes to avoid with kotatsu chairs

When you use a kotatsu sitting on the floor for a long time, your back may gradually start to hurt or you may want to lean against the backrest.It would...

Kotatsu Zen Decor

Creating Zen with a Kotatsu

In the complex and often overwhelming canvas of modern living, we find ourselves yearning for simplicity, comfort, and tranquility - the very qualities embodied by Zen philosophy. At the heart...

Creating Zen with a Kotatsu

In the complex and often overwhelming canvas of modern living, we find ourselves yearning for simplicity, comfort, and tranquility - the very qualities embodied by Zen philosophy. At the heart...

kotatsu-decor

Interior Decor Tips for Kotatsu 🌸

The cold weather is getting colder and colder, and it's time to miss the kotatsu.The charm of a kotatsu is that you can wrap up in the kotatsu futon on...

Interior Decor Tips for Kotatsu 🌸

The cold weather is getting colder and colder, and it's time to miss the kotatsu.The charm of a kotatsu is that you can wrap up in the kotatsu futon on...

Sleeping under a kotatsu

Can you sleep under a Kotatsu? 😴

The kotatsu is one of the most important pieces of furniture in a traditional Japanese home. It is a low, table-like structure with a quilt or blanket draped over it...

Can you sleep under a Kotatsu? 😴

The kotatsu is one of the most important pieces of furniture in a traditional Japanese home. It is a low, table-like structure with a quilt or blanket draped over it...

Eating on a kotatsu

Can you eat on a Kotatsu? 🍜🤗

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ve probably heard of the kotatsu table. It’s a low table with a built-in electric heater underneath, and a quilt draped over the top,...

Can you eat on a Kotatsu? 🍜🤗

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ve probably heard of the kotatsu table. It’s a low table with a built-in electric heater underneath, and a quilt draped over the top,...