Simple Living: the Zaisu.

Back in high school, my good friend had a lot of connections with Japan. Not only did he introduce me to anime and manga, but he also introduced me to the zaisu (floor chair). When I went over to his place, he had a couple zaisu that we'd sit on while watching anime or playing some F-Zero. Since his game/media room was in the upstairs attic space, there was not a whole lot of room so these zaisu were just perfect for relaxing. I also liked being able to stretch out without having to lay on the floor, you'd need a big couch or recliner otherwise.

Since I first started living in Japan, zaisu have been a permanent fixture in my life. In particular, I love the big plush ones, that recline. On my days off last summer, I usually sat upstairs in the heat taking a catnap, or surfing the interwebs on them. Downstairs in the living room I have a double zaisu, which is like a two person floor sofa and is also great for relaxing on under the kotatsu.

You can purchase zaisu like chairs in the US at places like Target, but they're build like crap, uncomfortable, and only last a few months (I bought a couple in Seattle). Japanese zaisu come in all shapes and sizes, but the ones I look for are large, super plush, and have heavy-duty foam cores, like the ones we carry at beNippon. They are ultra-comfortable, sturdy, and thanks to the heavy duty foam don't turn into pancakes after a few months.

If you're interested in recliner-style comfort for small spaces like an attic, basement or dorm room, you can't beat the zaisu. They accompany our kotatsu perfectly too, check out beNippon's plush zaisu selection today. They're in-stock and ready to ship.