{"product_id":"sora-shikibuton","title":"SORA 宙 | Japanese Shikibuton, 150th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ofk-product-story\" data-ofk-product=\"sora\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable from the official international store of OFUTON KOBO \/ お布団工房. Made at the OFUTON KOBO workshop in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan, and dispatched directly from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSORA 宙\u003c\/strong\u003e is our 150th anniversary limited edition and our flagship model. It keeps HIMARI's Japanese household-standard structure and is fuller and thicker: about 12 cm of loft and a 50% wool blend give more depth under the shoulders and hips, a feel that suits sleepers used to a Western mattress, while the support underneath stays firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSORA was renewed in May 2026, with calm gray piping on all four edges. Orders dispatched from May 2026 are the renewed edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMade in our workshop in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan, and sent directly from Japan by EMS. The manufacturer's family-business heritage dates to 1873; this does not mean SORA has been manufactured since 1873. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ofutonkobo.com\/official-sources\/#history\"\u003eOfficial history and sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWho SORA is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose SORA if you are used to a Western mattress, sleep on your side, or want a fuller, thicker shikibuton while keeping the fold-away form of Japanese bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOur 150th anniversary limited edition and our flagship model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAbout 12 cm of loft\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e50% wool blend filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e100 cm Japanese Standard Single (200 x 100 cm) and 140 cm Extra-Wide Single (200 x 140 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade and finished at the OFUTON KOBO workshop in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShipping is included in the product price for the destinations offered by our international store. We dispatch from Japan by Japan Post EMS within 2 business days of the order. Delivery estimates are counted from dispatch, vary by destination and may be extended by customs clearance. Check the selected destination's current delivery terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eImport duties or taxes charged on arrival are not included and are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn Australia, only the 100 cm width can be shipped, so the 100 cm Japanese Standard Single is the only size offered there. This is a shipping limitation, not a product limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eOFUTON KOBO \/ お布団工房 is the manufacturing brand of 株式会社お布団工房. KAWAGUCHISEIKEN CO., LTD. (川口精研株式会社) is its authorized international retailer and the operator of this website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOFUTON KOBO Co., Ltd. holds futon manufacturer certification No. K2600190003, issued by the Japan Futon Manufacturers' Co-operative, of which it is a member. Its certified processes are cotton preparation and fiber refinement (K2104190001), futon sewing (K2107190005), futon manufacturing (K2105190002) and planning and retail (K2106190004).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOFUTON KOBO Co., Ltd. is also a J∞QUALITY member company. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jquality.jp\/business\/company\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView the official J∞QUALITY company directory\u003c\/a\u003e (in Japanese).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort filling layers (not the whole mattress):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% wool and 50% polyester fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e A firm support core beneath the cushioning filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDimensions, weight and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasurements are length x width x approximate loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 cm Japanese Standard Single:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 x 100 x approx. 12 cm; approx. 6 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140 cm Extra-Wide Single:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 x 140 x approx. 12 cm; approx. 8 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 67 cm x the selected width x 36 cm, folded into three sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePlacement and everyday care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse a firm, level, clean and breathable surface, such as dry tatami, a suitable platform or a ventilated bed frame. On wood floors, raise or fold the shikibuton regularly to air both sides, and keep the bedding and the surface beneath it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep the shikibuton dry. Do not leave moisture trapped underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFold, raise or air it regularly so both surfaces can breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTurn and rotate it periodically to distribute normal pressure and settling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDo not soak or machine-wash the whole shikibuton. Use a removable sheet or cover for routine washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAddress spills promptly and let the affected area dry completely. For heavy soiling, consult a cleaner familiar with futon bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow long it lasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUseful life depends on use, the support surface, moisture and care. Check the sleeping surface and underside regularly, and follow the airing and drying guidance above. We do not publish a measured service-life guarantee, a universal replacement-thickness threshold or a tested weight limit for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection data-ofk-origin-policy=\"eu-japan-epa\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProof of Japanese origin and import tax support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour futon is made in Japan and shipped directly from Japan. If customs asks for proof of origin, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ofutonkobo.com\"\u003einfo@ofutonkobo.com\u003c\/a\u003e. We can provide documentation of its Japanese origin and, where the relevant requirements are met, the origin statement or certificate needed to claim preferential customs duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the product and shipment meet the requirements of the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), you may qualify for \u003cstrong\u003ereduced or zero customs duty\u003c\/strong\u003e, subject to acceptance by the customs authorities. Import VAT, GST or other local taxes, and customs clearance fees, may still be payable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOUR CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS IMPORT TAXES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to US$20 \u003cspan\u003e(approximately €18)\u003c\/span\u003e per order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you pay import duties or taxes, we will reimburse the amount actually paid, up to this limit, as a \u003cstrong\u003epartial refund to your original payment method\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo claim, email your order number and proof of payment of the customs or carrier tax invoice to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ofutonkobo.com\"\u003einfo@ofutonkobo.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 60 days of receiving your order. The euro amount is indicative. Any remaining duties or taxes and customs clearance fees are payable by you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"OFUTON KOBO","offers":[{"title":"200x100 cm","offer_id":46140967551112,"sku":"SORA-200100","price":499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200x140 cm","offer_id":46140967682184,"sku":"SORA-200140","price":559.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/5080\/5640\/files\/sora-home-independent-site_36c2aa68-ca65-41d2-9088-d9478d32fa64.webp?v=1790254086","url":"https:\/\/shop.ofutonkobo.com\/en-fi\/products\/sora-shikibuton","provider":"OFUTON KOBO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}