Tatami mats are a unique part of Japan’s culture, and they have been passed down through the ages as floor coverings that perfectly match the conditions prevalent throughout the four seasons in Japan. The history of tatami dates back to the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters; Japan’s oldest historical record), and it is presumed that floor coverings processed from straw were used at that time. The current custom of covering an entire room with tatami mats first appeared during the Muromachi Era, and kneeling on the floor became popular in accordance with the spread of tea houses.

The recent popularity of adopting European or American lifestyles in Japan is resulting in it being rare to come across Japanese-style rooms. However, the custom of placing thin tatami mats on top of wooden flooring, as was common during the Heian Era, is gradually being revived.

The upper surface of tatami mats (goza) uses woven rushes, which is sponge-like and springy in consistency and produces a special texture that produces a pleasant sensation when it comes into contact with skin. It absorbs moisture, making it most suitable for high-temperature, high-humidity Japanese climate which has cool summer and warm winter.

Sekisui’s MIGUSA tatami mats are thin and come in 83cm squares. The atmosphere of tatami rooms can be enjoyed simply by laying out the mats on top of wooden flooring in the same way as rugs and carpets.

A wide range of weave patterns and color variations exceeding forty different colors are available to match up to modern interiors. The broad range of weave patterns and colors that transcend the original concepts of tatami mats will brighten your life and enable you to establish your own sense of independence. We hope you will enjoy the soothing effects of tatami mats in all areas of the house, including the living room, the dining room and the bedroom.