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Cushions are part of a Japanese room. Their origin is in the tatami mat, for making guests feel at home, guarding against the cold, avoiding sore legs... They are widely used by Japanese people, who regularly sit on the floor in daily life. In recent years, as Japanese lifestyles have changed, smaller cushions in a variety of shapes have started to appear.
	You can comfortably kneel or sit cross legged on Ojami cushions, and they can also be used as pillows or stylish items for decorating your home. Their unique shape is based on the design of an old children's toy, called an "Ojami" in western Japan and an "Otedama" in eastern Japan. There is data that shows that, more so than sitting on a regular cushion, sitting on an Ojami cushion keeps one's spine closer to the S-shape it has when standing. Put these cushions on a chair or sofa, or on flooring or a rug. Because there's no special way to use them, enjoy in whatever way you want! ■Size: Diameter approx. 40cm, Height approx. 15cm ■Stuffing: 30% polyester, 70％ cotton ■Weight: 0.6kg ※Made by hand after receiving your order. As a result, some time may be required before delivery.

These are items also very popular as presents on Japan's "Respect for the Aged Day." Why not give as a stylish gift for a grandparent's birthday? Not only for comfortable seating: by just putting these in a room, it will gain a brighter, more relaxed atmosphere.

Experience the true comfort of sitting on a cushion made by the skilled craftspeople of the Rakuchuu Takaokaya workshop, which has continued to make cushions and bedding in Kyoto since it was founded in the 8th year of the Taisho era (1919). Unlike ordinary cushions, these have many corners; only one with experience can make them successfully. While they might look cute, a lot of skill goes into these items.

The origin of the traditional crafts of Kyoto--Japan's former capital--is said to lie in the Heian era (around 1200 years ago), when garments and everyday items were first made for those living in the imperial court. A special culture developed around the craftsmen, to the extent that even today there are many place names in Kyoto that derive from the traditional crafts created there. Kyoto's crafts also played a part in the development of Japan's unique temple and tea cultures. The intervening 1200 years have seen the development of this group of craftspeople who making a living with their hands, along with a Kyoto citizenry who are proud to live next to them. Since its establishment over 90 years ago, the Takaokaya workshop has, through its hand-made cushions, become intimately connected to the daily lives of the people of Kyoto. As they enter the 21st Century, the people of Japan are continuing to re-evaluate their lifestyles--which have recently been following a Western European model--and ask themselves what the nature of a lifestyle with true comfort and sensibility is. With those questions in mind, the "Rakuchuu Takaokaya" brand brings you a "New/Japanese/Modern/Japanese" style, in harmony with the traditional skills of Kyoto.

THE FUTON GALLERY / TAKAOKAYA STYLE A gallery linked with the Rakuchuu Takaokaya workshop. This is a "magical box" about 12 square meters in size, designed by architect Yagi Yasuo with changeable display platforms and lighting to create a variable spaces. On seeing this box, which is altered every season to suit the items on display, you can feel Rakuchuu Takaokaya's welcoming spirit.