Japanese Futon Floor Mattress – Medium Firm Futon Mattress for Sleeping – Shikibuton – Foldable and Portable Japanese Bed (Black, Full)

Worth the price
Excellent construction and quality materials

Thick as advertised. Substantial. Maybe too substantial?
This was my second attempt at a foam-padded shikibuton, after the first was too flimsy and got flatter over time. I was impressed by the reviews and inclusion of a cotton cover, and entered with high hopes. Here are impressions after 2-3 weeks, which I will update if they change with more time.Mattress: This one is solid-feeling and substantial. It seems the advertised 3+ inch thickness and quite firm, such that I feel I’m resting on the shikibuton rather than on the surface underneath. Side-sleeping is comfortable without pressure points. I take off one star, and am looking at yet other options, because by the later part of the night I start to develop upper-back pain between the shoulder blades. This wasn’t an issue even with the thin and collapsing shikibuton I used previously, so I am a bit surprised. Feels as though maybe my shoulders do not sink in enough for straight spine alignment.Cover: Seems of at least as good quality as one I purchased for around $50 for a past shikibuton. The zipper operates smoothly and it fits the shikibuton with some room to spare. I machine-washed without problems, but hung it to dry out of an excess of caution, so can’t attest to shrinkage there. Overall I am impressed and would consider it a worthwhile buy even for a different shikibuton if they were sold separately.Portability and storage: I haven’t had occasion to weigh on a scale but it feels 10-15 pounds consistent with the description. It is too heavy and stiff to shake out like a blanket, but can be held up and kicked to knock off dust. It folds pretty easily in 3 sections and will stay in that shape after some pushing down, without having to tie or weight in place. Also able to be rolled with slightly more effort, but I had to brace it against a wall or headboard to hold that shape.Overall, I seem to be an outlier regarding the upper back pain, and I have not seen any defects or quality concerns. Quality seems good, it is reasonably compact and stowable, and the relatively low price and nice cover make it feel like it will not be too much of a loss even if I opt for another similar-sized shikibuton. As such I give it a favorable review although it doesn’t feel quite ideal for me.

It’s comfortable
Love it!! Surprisingly I slept very well in it.

Very good
Very good.