What countries sleep on the floor?

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asked Sep 11, 2020 in Other- Society & Culture by Jeanne (270 points)
What countries sleep on the floor?

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answered Sep 11, 2020 by Kitty45 (3,120 points)
One country that sleeps on the floor as a tradition is the Japanese.

The Japanese also traditionally sit on the floor when eating at a table.

When the Japanese sleep on the floor the Japanese tradition is to sleep on top of a precisely arranged combination of cushions and mats.

Then at the bottom is a tatami mat, followed by a Shikifuton (or mattress) and a kakebuton (the duvet), and topped off with a buckwheat hull pillow.

So yes the Japanese do sleep on the floor but they also use cushions or a small mattress on the floor to make the sleeping on the floor more comfortable.

I sometimes will lay a blanket on the floor along with a pillow and will lay there watching TV and will easily fall asleep.

Sometimes I get some of my best sleep while sleeping on the floor.

Some Chinese as well as Mexicans sleep on the floor along with the USA.

But not everyone in those countries sleep on the floor but it's up to the person themselves if they are comfortable sleeping on the floor.

I have a Japanese friend who I visited about 10 years ago and she slept on a bed and not the floor.

Also some Koreans sleep on the floor but not all.
commented Feb 2, 2022 by DavidLynn (300 points)
edited Feb 3, 2022 by DavidLynn
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answered Feb 20 by Karont (5,520 points)

In certain cultures, it's not uncommon for people to sleep on the floor. Countries like Japan and South Korea have a tradition of using futons directly on tatami mats. In India, sleeping on the floor is a cultural norm, influenced by Ayurveda. Similarly, some African countries practice floor sleeping for various reasons. If you're looking to enhance your sleep experience, consider Egyptian cotton duvet cover sets. The luxurious fabric offers a soft and cozy feel, creating an ideal sleeping environment. Recently, I purchased a fantastic white Egyptian cotton duvet set from Cutesy Home, and the quality exceeded my expectations. It's worth exploring for an upgrade in comfort and style.

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