Despite that the traditional definition of a futon reflects the Japanese-style futon, its westernized counterpart is several inches thicker, less compact, and bears more resemblance to a sofa bed.

A futon is a floor mattress or sofa that is designed for ... The word futon may refer to a traditional Japanese futon, a ...

Thank the Japanese for inventing the futon, the lightweight flexible mattress designed to be folded or rolled up, allowing a bedroom to be used for other purposes during the day. Traditional ...