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Japanese 'futon' are NOT what the rest of the world thinks are futons. If you were to put a Japanese futon on that wooden frame, you'd have slat marks all over your body in an hour. The word 'futon' means 'quilt,' not 'mattress, and Japanese futon are about the same as western thick bed quilts. That's why most Japanese bedrooms have tatami mat floors. Much more gentle on the body than hard wood!
The thing I love best about traveling is that I get to sleep in a real bed. The kind were you sit up in the morning and put your feet DOWN, rather than having to climb UP. It's almost as bad as having to sit on the floor to eat, which I try very hard to avoid! It was 'exotic' when I first moved to Asia, now it's a pain in the a... rear. Literally. Fortunately, we have enough room in our kitchen/dinning room for a genuine table and chairs. Thank God!
Stitchawl
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