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Amiya Baratan

"I've Been Practicing 'Japanese Floor Sleeping' for 5 Months, Here's What Differences It Made for Me"

A dark green room with hanging wall sconces over a Japanese floor mattress with blue bedding.

Is it just me, or are so many people swapping out bulky high beds for Japanese futons? As of late, I've seen a handful of homes turn to these firm floor mattresses as a way to improve sleep and promote health.

But it had me wondering how it feels and whether there are any impactful benefits to making this change in sleep environment. So, I spoke to Kaley Potter, one among the crowd of people who are practicing Japanese floor sleeping. And as someone who turned to this Japanese sleep secret five months ago, she has plenty to report.

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