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Differences Between Japanese And Western Rooms
Finding a place in Tokyo to stay is not easy. What do I mean with that? There are plenty of advertisements about Tokyo apartments for rent, however, the problem is whether the cost of the room is sufficient to meet your needs for a comfortable stay. Tokyo housing facilities are really expensive, so that it is wise to scout the best facility before you make your final choice. Most of Tokyo apartment for rents come with different accommodations to choose from. This is to suit the needs of every occupant and feel comfortable despite its expensive taste.
Japanese and Western rooms

Usually, Tokyo apartments offer different styles of rooms to their customers. The design and the facilities will control the price of the room. For those who would want to venture into a new environment, you can choose between the Japanese style or the Western style room. The main difference between Japanese Style and Western Style room lies in the flooring used for the rooms.
For Japanese style room, they use ‘tatami’ flooring while the Western style room has either wooden floor, cushion floors, or carpets. However, as observed, Tokyo apartments now preferred the Western style. Probably because most customers who occupy the apartments are foreign nationals who prefers to feel the same comfort and luxury of their own home. But, few had known of the good things about the Japanese style room. Let us discuss these things and the next time you scout for a place to stay, look for the Japanese style apartment.
For Japanese style room, they use ‘tatami’ flooring while the Western style room has either wooden floor, cushion floors, or carpets. However, as observed, Tokyo apartments now preferred the Western style. Probably because most customers who occupy the apartments are foreign nationals who prefers to feel the same comfort and luxury of their own home. But, few had known of the good things about the Japanese style room. Let us discuss these things and the next time you scout for a place to stay, look for the Japanese style apartment.
- ‘Tatami ‘flooring is very flexible which you can move around; it can be used as single accommodation or by a party. You can easily convert it to a futon or couch to make it a sleeping quarter;
- ‘Tatami’ rooms have little furnishings, it is not crowded, so it can house a greater number of occupants. Some occupants may sit directly on the ‘tatami’ floor with so much ease and comfort; and
- ‘Tatami‘ is made up of straw weavings which is porous. It is cool and fresh to the feet. It can serve as an insulator which is very necessary during summer month or to prevent too much cold during winter.
Now, knowing the difference, you have now the idea of which room you are going to settle for a wonderful vacation.