Yes. They are all good.

A customer in the U.S. who purchased a tatami mat sent us this photo.

It looks like they have laid the tatami mat over their existing flooring, and sleep on a futon on the tatami mat.

There are some people who suffer from lower back pain caused by strain from soft beds.

Reasons such as that one might be why more and more people are getting rid of their beds in favor of tatami mats.

If you place a futon directly on top of wooden flooring, the difference in temperature between the flooring and the futon can cause condensation to form. If that happens, the futon can become moist, which in turn can allow mold to form.

Placing a tatami mat on the floor will prevent excessive heat buildup and keep the futon from becoming damp.

Sleeping on a tatami mat is a common practice, as tatami mats provide just the right amount of cushioning. They are not too hard to sleep on, unlike flooring materials.

A customer in Brooklyn, NY sent us the photo showing the room using our Tatami mats. Thank you!

Here is a tip to avoid mildew from developing. When you use futon as a sleeping cushion on tatami mats, make sure that you fold it every time you have risen and do not leave it spread out on.

It is also advisable to air futon regularly to get it dried.

In Japan with high humidity, we do not leave futon spread out.

If you make it a habit to fold it after use and air out your room at right intervals, you do not get any mildew.