{"product_id":"sora-shikibuton","title":"SORA 宙 | Japanese Shikibuton, 150th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ofk-product-story\" data-ofk-master=\"uk\" data-ofk-product=\"sora\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSORA 宙\u003c\/strong\u003e is OFUTON KOBO's fuller flagship expression of the Japanese shikibuton. Approx. 12 cm of loft and a 50% premium wool blend create deeper cushioning and a balanced medium feel, while the foldable form preserves the daily rhythm of Japanese floor sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150th Anniversary Limited Edition. New for 2026. Made in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll SORA orders dispatched from May 2026 onward are fulfilled with the renewed 2026 edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eA rare, generously lofted Japanese shikibuton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTraditional shikibuton are known for a lower, grounded profile. SORA is deliberately more substantial. Its approximately 12 cm loft gives the surface a fuller presence without turning it into a permanent mattress. Lay it out for the night, then fold and air it when the room returns to daytime use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe feel is balanced rather than overly soft: generous at first contact, steady through the night, and resilient enough for regular folding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApprox. 12 cm overall loft\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBalanced medium feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e50% premium wool and 50% polyester fibre filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e100% cotton cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTri-fold design for airing and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSingle and Extra Wide Single sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade and finished in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRenewed for 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe anniversary edition introduces calm grey piping around all four edges, giving SORA's warm ivory surface a quieter, more contemporary outline. The filling is renewed to a 50% premium wool blend for natural warmth, breathability, and resilient comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe essentials remain unchanged: Japanese workshop craft, domestic production, and J Quality certification at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSORA follows Japanese shikibuton sizing rather than standard UK bed sizing. Measure the floor, platform, or frame before ordering. Inch values are approximate references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSingle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 x 100 x approx. 12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e78.7 x 39.4 x 4.7 in\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA fuller flagship sleep surface for one person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eExtra Wide Single\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 x 140 x approx. 12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e78.7 x 55.1 x 4.7 in\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA wider floor-sleeping surface with the same generous loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBecause SORA is made with flexible fibre materials, finished dimensions, loft, and weight may vary slightly with measurement method, humidity, and production batch.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhere SORA fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTatami rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay it over clean, dry tatami for the most traditional Japanese setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern wood floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a breathable moisture-control layer beneath it and air both regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving rooms and studios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay it out at night, then fold it away to return the room to daytime use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatforms and ventilated frames:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a firm, level, well-supported base with enough airflow beneath the bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAvoid damp, plush, sagging, uneven, or poorly ventilated surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSORA is assembled, sewn, inspected, and finished at the OFUTON KOBO workshop in Oyama, Tochigi. The warm ivory cotton surface, premium wool blend, and anniversary grey piping are brought together with the close attention expected from a specialist Japanese bedding atelier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eJ Quality futon-manufacturer certification: No. K2600190003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct record\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% premium wool and 50% polyester fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuller cushioning with a balanced medium feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolded size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 67 x selected width x 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eEveryday care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a dry, breathable base and prevent moisture from remaining beneath the shikibuton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir it often.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold or raise it regularly and air both surfaces in suitable weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse both sides.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn and rotate it periodically to distribute normal pressure and settling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDo not machine-wash, soak, or wash the whole shikibuton. Use a removable sheet or cover for everyday protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes SORA different from HIMARI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSORA is the fuller flagship model, with approx. 12 cm of loft, a 50% premium wool blend, and a balanced medium feel. HIMARI is the everyday signature model, with approx. 10 cm of loft, a 25% wool blend, and a balanced medium-firm feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed for the 150th Anniversary Limited Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe renewed edition adds grey piping around all four edges and updates the filling to a 50% premium wool blend. Every SORA order dispatched from May 2026 onward receives this renewed edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a shikibuton this full still fold away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. SORA folds into three sections for airing and storage. Its approximate folded footprint is 67 cm by the selected width, with about 36 cm of folded loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs SORA made in Japan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. SORA is assembled, sewn, inspected, and finished at the OFUTON KOBO workshop in Oyama, Tochigi, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name SORA mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn Japanese, SORA is associated with the sky and a sense of openness and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eReview current price, availability, delivery, import charges, and checkout terms before ordering. 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