{"id":6089,"date":"2025-12-12T11:48:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyo-tatami.com\/world\/?page_id=6089"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:58:27","slug":"hondoko","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kyo-tatami.com\/world\/about\/hondoko\/","title":{"rendered":"Wara-toko (Traditional Straw Filling)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--disauto-->\r\n<div class=\"brandnew-page Waradoko\">\r\n<section class=\"full-hero\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_hero.jpg\" alt=\"Tatami Heri Collection\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"full-hero__ttl\">\r\n<h1 class=\"font-serif\">Wara-toko<br \/>(Traditional Straw Filling)<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"bn-page-nav serif\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#features\">features<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#craftmanship\">Craftmanship<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#grade\">Grade<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#material\">Materials<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><!--.container-->\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"features\" class=\"bg-washi1\">\r\n<span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"bn-section-intro\">\r\n <h2 class=\"brandnew-sec-ttl t-l\">The Appeal of Wara-toko Tatami Fillings<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"brandnew-read t-l\">A filling material born from generations of wisdom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"d-flex_sm d-flex_mid\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-w5-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_1.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <span class=\"col-w1-lg col-w12-sm\"><\/span>\r\n  <div class=\"col-w6-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif\"><span class=\"num\">1.<\/span><br>Exceptional Humidity <br>Control and Insulation<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>Each strand of rice straw contains countless air pockets that \u201cbreathe\u201d\u2014absorbing and releasing moisture.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>This natural function keeps floors cool and dry under bare feet in summer, and blocks cold air in winter, providing comfort throughout all seasons.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <figure class=\"mb-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_1_humidair.png\" alt=\"Humid Air\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/div><!--.d-flex-->\r\n\r\n<span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"d-flex_sm d-flex_mid d-flex_rev\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-w5-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <figure class=\"mb-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_2_1.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n   <figure class=\"mb-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_2_2.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n   <figure class=\"mb-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_2_3.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <span class=\"col-w1-lg col-w12-sm\"><\/span>\r\n  <div class=\"col-w6-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif\"><span class=\"num\">2.<\/span><br>Outstanding<br>Durability and Resilience<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>The high durability of Wara-toko comes from a traditional compression technique in which layers of straw are tightly sewn together using hundreds of stitches. <\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>This process unifies the straw fibers, creating firm elasticity and excellent recovery that prevents sagging. <\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>With proper care, Wara-toko tatami can last 100\u2013200 years.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <figure class=\"mb-xs\" style=\"background:#fff;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_2_compression.png\" alt=\"compression\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/div><!--.d-flex-->\r\n\r\n<span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"d-flex_sm d-flex_mid\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-w5-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_3.jpg\" alt=\"hontoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <span class=\"col-w1-lg col-w12-sm\"><\/span>\r\n  <div class=\"col-w6-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif\"><span class=\"num\">3.<\/span><br>Gentle on<br>Health and the Environment<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>Wara-doko is made from 100% natural rice straw with almost no chemicals.<br>\r\nIt is safe for people concerned about allergies and gentle enough for children.<br>\r\nAs a renewable natural material, it also has an extremely low environmental impact.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <figure style=\"max-width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_feat_3_2.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/div><!--.d-flex-->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"container t-c\">\r\n  <span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n  <a href=\"\/world\/price\/\" class=\" serif btn-mono btn-arrow x-larger\">The Kyoto Tatami Price List<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><!--.container-->\r\n\r\n<span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"craftmanship\">\r\n<span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_craftmanship_1.jpg\" alt=\"Hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"d-flex_sm d-flex_mid\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-w7-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n\r\n   <div class=\"bn-section-intro\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"brandnew-sec-ttl t-l\">Wara-toko: <br>A \u201cCraftsmanship Masterpiece\u201d<\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"brandnew-read t-l\">Unlike Synthetic Fillings: <br>Its Price Reflects Skill and Time<\/p>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n    <p>Modern synthetic fillings are machine-made for efficiency.<br>\r\nIn contrast, Wara-toko is created entirely through skilled handwork, transforming raw straw into an ideal tatami filling.<br>\r\nIts higher price represents not just the material itself, but the rare craftsmanship required to make it.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"col-w5-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <div class=\"youtube_short\">\r\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Abc5fLVQ22k\" title=\"\u3010\u8cb4\u91cd\u6620\u50cf\u3011\u7573 \u672c\u5e8a\u306e\u88fd\u4f5c\u3059\u308b\u6d41\u308c\u30fb\u69d8\u5b50\u3000\u5bae\u57ce\u9152\u4e95\u5bc5\u96c4\u5546\u5e97\u69d8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_craftmanship_2.jpg\" alt=\"Hondoko\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/div><!--.container-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"grade\" class=\"bg-washi1\">\r\n <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_grade_head.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko grade\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"section-intro\">\r\n   <h2 class=\"brandnew-sec-ttl t-l\">Grades of Wara-toko<\/h2>\r\n   <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <p class=\"brandnew-read t-l\">Wara-toko fillings are graded from \u201cPremium Grade\u201d (Tokky\u016b) down to Grade 3.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n   <div class=\"d-flex_sm d-flex_mid\">\r\n   <div class=\"col-w6-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n    <p>Higher grades use more rice straw and have more layers of carefully arranged fibers.<\/p>  \r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xxs\"><\/span>\r\n    <p>They maintain consistent thickness, superior resilience, and excellent recovery from dents made by furniture or by needle holes from multiple re-coverings.<br>Corners and edges also maintain their shape better.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <span class=\"col-w1-lg col-w12-sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <div class=\"col-w5-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_grade_structure.png\" alt=\"hondoko Structure of wara-doko of rice straw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><!--.d-flex-->\r\n\r\n  <div>\r\n   <h3 class=\"serif mb-sm\">Quality Comparison<\/h3>\r\n   <table class=\"table price-list\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n     <tr>\r\n      <th><\/th>\r\n      <th>Quality Grade<\/th>\r\n      <th>Material Weight<br>(92W) g<\/th>\r\n      <th>Warp\u2013Weft<br>Spacing Area<br>(\u33a4)<\/th>\r\n      <th>Recommended Use<\/th>\r\n     <\/tr>\r\n     <tr>\r\n      <th>Top-grade Tatami Base<\/th>\r\n      <td>Premium Grade<\/td>\r\n      <td>30.4 ~ 34.6<\/td>\r\n      <td>8.0 or less<\/td>\r\n      <td>For Tea Rooms and <br>Traditional Temples\/Shrines<\/td>\r\n     <\/tr>\r\n     <tr>\r\n      <th>Premium-quality,<br>Comparable to Top Grade<\/th>\r\n      <td>Grade 1<\/td>\r\n      <td>28.2 ~ 32.4<\/td>\r\n      <td>8.1 ~ 9.5<\/td>\r\n      <td>For Tea Rooms and <br>high-end residential use<\/td>\r\n     <\/tr>\r\n     <tr>\r\n      <th>For Standard Home Use<\/th>\r\n      <td>Grade 2<\/td>\r\n      <td>26.0 ~ 30.2<\/td>\r\n      <td>9.6 ~ 12<\/td>\r\n      <td>Mid-range product for general residential use<\/td>\r\n     <\/tr>\r\n    <thead>\r\n   <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div><!--.container-->\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_lg\"><\/span>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section id=\"material\" class=\"bg-pattern1\">\r\n <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_head.jpg\" alt=\"hondoko Attention to Materials\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n  <div class=\"section-intro\">\r\n   <h2 class=\"brandnew-sec-ttl t-l\">Attention to Materials<\/h2>\r\n   <span class=\"spacer\"><\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <h3 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif mb-xs\">Back Side Options<\/h3>\r\n  <p>The underside of Wara-toko has four types: \u201cP-ura,\u201d \u201cKomo-ura,\u201d \u201cTanba-ura,\u201d and \u201cShuro-ura.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n  <p>Each differs in durability, appearance, and grade, and can be selected as an optional upgrade.<\/p>\r\n  <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"d-flex_xs d-flex_xs_2 d-flex_p\">\r\n\r\n   <div>\r\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_ura_1.jpg\" alt=\"P-Ura\" \/><\/figure>\r\n    <div class=\"pl-mid pr-mid\">\r\n     <h4 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif mb-sm\">P-ura<\/h4>\r\n     <p>Made by bonding polyester sheets or mesh-like materials to paper.<br>This is the modern standard specification for Wara-toko.<\/p>\r\n     <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div>\r\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_ura_2.jpg\" alt=\"Komo-Ura\" \/><\/figure>\r\n    <div class=\"pl-mid pr-mid\">\r\n     <h4 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif mb-sm\">Komo-ura<\/h4>\r\n     <p>A coarse mat woven from rice straw and similar materials.<br>A traditional method still used in some regions. <\/p>\r\n     <p class=\"mt-sm smaller\">Optional upgrade: +5,000 yen per mat (excluding tax)<\/p>\r\n     <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div>\r\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_ura_3.jpg\" alt=\"Tanba-Ura\" \/><\/figure>\r\n    <div class=\"pl-mid pr-mid\">\r\n     <h4 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif mb-sm\">Tanba-ura<\/h4>\r\n     <p>A rush mat coarsely woven from strong Igusa, sewn to the underside.<br>Historically produced in the Tanba region.<br>Considered a high-grade option.<\/p>\r\n     <p class=\"mt-sm smaller\">Optional upgrade: +10,000 yen per mat (excluding tax)<\/p>\r\n     <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div>\r\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_ura_4.jpg\" alt=\"Shuro-Ura(trachycarpus back)\" \/><\/figure>\r\n    <div class=\"pl-mid pr-mid\">\r\n     <h4 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif mb-sm\">Shuro-ura <span class=\"x-smaller\">(Trachycarpus back)<\/span><\/h4>\r\n     <p>The highest-grade option.<br>Made from fibers of the Shuro (Chinese fan palm) plant, prized for excellent breathability, humidity resistance, and durability.<\/p>\r\n     <p class=\"mt-sm smaller\">Optional upgrade: +15,000 yen per mat (excluding tax)<br>\r\n     For grades \u201cNakatsugi\u201d and \u201cYaltsushiro Prime\u201d, shuro-fiber backing is included as the standard option, so no additional cost is required.<\/p>\r\n     <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div><!--.d-flex-->\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"d-flex_sm d-flex_mid\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"col-w6-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <h3 class=\"hondoko-h3 serif\">\u201cKuchigoza\u201d Reinforcement<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n   <p>Because the edges of Wara-toko become thinner during production, \u201ckuchigoza\u201d is sewn onto both ends to create a uniform thickness.  \r\nIt also reinforces the tatami-beri (edge fabric), preventing threads from pulling out. <\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <p class=\"smaller\">*Kuchigoza is available on Grade 1 and higher.<\/p>\r\n    <span class=\"spacer_xs\"><\/span>\r\n   <figure class=\"mb-xs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_uniform.png\" alt=\"Make the thickness uniform\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <span class=\"col-w1-lg col-w12-sm\"><\/span>\r\n  <div class=\"col-w5-lg col-w12-sm\">\r\n   <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/world\/wp-content\/themes\/motoyama_w\/images\/hondoko\/hondoko_material_kuchigoza.jpg\" alt=\"Wara-toko Kuchigoza\" \/><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div><!--.d-flex-->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"container t-c\">\r\n  <span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n  <a href=\"\/world\/price\/\" class=\" serif btn-mono btn-arrow x-larger\">The Kyoto Tatami Price List<\/a>&ensp;\r\n  <a href=\"\/world\/contact-form\/\" class=\" serif btn-mono btn-arrow x-larger\">Contact Us<\/a>\r\n  <span class=\"spacer_sm\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div><!--.container-->\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_dm\"><\/span>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"faq\" class=\"bg-washi1\">\r\n <span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"bn-section-intro\">\r\n   <h2 class=\"brandnew-sec-ttl t-l\">FAQ<\/h2>\r\n   <p class=\"brandnew-read t-l\">Frequently Asked Questions About Wara-toko (Traditional Straw-filling Tatami)<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <span class=\"spacer_xxs\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"faq-box editor-styles-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n   <div class=\"post-wrapper\">\r\n    <dl class=\"post faq-list\">\r\n     <dt>\r\n      <h3 class=\"faq-q cf\"><span class=\"icon-faq icon-q\"><\/span>Is it true that straw tatami is prone to mold or dust mites?<\/h3>\r\n     <\/dt>\r\n     <dd>\r\n      <span class=\"icon-faq icon-a\"><\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a entry-content\">\r\n       <p>It is true that natural straw can become a nutrient source for mold or mites in very humid environments. <br>\r\n       However, modern Wara-toko is thoroughly dried and heat-treated during production, greatly reducing this risk compared with older straw fillings.<br>\r\n       For daily care, good ventilation and avoiding excessive humidity are the most important points.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n     <\/dd>\r\n    <\/dl><!-- .post -->\r\n   <\/div><!-- .post-wrapper -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n   <div class=\"post-wrapper\">\r\n    <dl class=\"post faq-list\">\r\n     <dt>\r\n      <h3 class=\"faq-q cf\"><span class=\"icon-faq icon-q\"><\/span>How do Wara-toko and synthetic fillings differ in price and lifespan?<\/h3>\r\n     <\/dt>\r\n     <dd>\r\n      <span class=\"icon-faq icon-a\"><\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a entry-content\">\r\n       <p>Wara-toko, made from natural materials and requiring extensive handwork, is more expensive than synthetic fillings. <br>\r\n       However, its lifespan is many times longer, making it essentially a \u201clifetime investment.\u201d <br>\r\n       Although the initial cost is higher, maintenance is minimal and future expenses are mainly for replacing the surface covering.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n     <\/dd>\r\n    <\/dl><!-- .post -->\r\n   <\/div><!-- .post-wrapper -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n   <div class=\"post-wrapper\">\r\n    <dl class=\"post faq-list\">\r\n     <dt>\r\n      <h3 class=\"faq-q cf\"><span class=\"icon-faq icon-q\"><\/span>Is it true that straw tatami stays warm in winter and cool in summer compared to flooring?<\/h3>\r\n     <\/dt>\r\n     <dd>\r\n      <span class=\"icon-faq icon-a\"><\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a entry-content\">\r\n       <p>Yes. The many air pockets within natural straw provide excellent insulation and moisture control. <br>\r\nThis keeps rooms warmer in winter and naturally cooler in summer.  <br>\r\nIt is a benefit only natural materials can provide\u2014one that synthetic insulation cannot replicate.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n     <\/dd>\r\n    <\/dl><!-- .post -->\r\n   <\/div><!-- .post-wrapper -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n   <div class=\"post-wrapper\">\r\n    <dl class=\"post faq-list\">\r\n     <dt>\r\n      <h3 class=\"faq-q cf\"><span class=\"icon-faq icon-q\"><\/span>Can you check the condition of my floor or subfloor during tatami replacement?<\/h3>\r\n     <\/dt>\r\n     <dd>\r\n      <span class=\"icon-faq icon-a\"><\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a entry-content\">\r\n       <p>Yes. When replacing tatami, we also inspect the condition of the flooring beneath. <Br> \r\nBecause Wara-toko has high moisture sensitivity, it reflects the condition of the subfloor\u2014making it easier to detect early signs of termites or structural issues. <Br>\r\nWe provide advice to help preserve the long-term health of your home.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n     <\/dd>\r\n    <\/dl><!-- .post -->\r\n   <\/div><!-- .post-wrapper -->\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n <\/div><!--.container-->\r\n\r\n <span class=\"spacer_md\"><\/span>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div><!--.brandnew-page-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wara-toko(Traditional Straw Filling) features Craftmanship Grade Materials FAQ The Appeal of Wara-toko Tatami Fillings A filling material born from generations of wisdom. 1.Exceptional Humidity Control and Insulation Each strand of rice straw contains countless air pockets that \u201cbreathe\u201d\u2014absorbing and releasing moisture. This natural function keeps floors cool and dry under bare feet in summer, and blocks cold air in winter, providing comfort throughout all seasons. 2.OutstandingDurability and Resilience The high durability of Wara-toko comes from a traditional compression technique in which layers of straw are tightly sewn together using hundreds of stitches. This process unifies the straw fibers, creating firm elasticity and excellent recovery that prevents sagging. 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