Winter is approaching, bringing with it the cold.
There are various ways to stay warm at home when it's cold out.
Last season, we introduced a gas fan heater in our home,
breaking away from the inefficiency of warming our living room with just an air conditioner.
When it comes to efficient heating, kotatsu is a common heater used in Japanese winters.
Why is kotatsu so efficient? Well,
it heats a specific, confined area, so its power consumption is around 600W, which is lower compared to air conditioners or electric heaters.
Also, because it doesn't warm the entire room, it's especially cost-effective for spacious living rooms or older houses with good ventilation.
However, one downside to a kotatsu is the need for storage when not in use.
It can certainly be in the way during summer or other times when not being used as a heater.
If you're someone who wants to use the kotatsu efficiently and doesn't want it to be in the way when not in use,
we recommend a natural wood kotatsu. Its appealing texture makes it usable throughout all seasons.
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This is a cedar kotatsu
Even in seasons where you don't need a kotatsu futon, you can use it as a stylish table due to its great texture.
If you have a clean walnut-themed room, check this out
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With a walnut veneer top and solid walnut edges,
its luxurious texture won't detract from the quality of your living room.
For rooms with plank flooring or tatami, here's another option
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It features a veneer of Tamo wood and is painted in a checkered pattern to give variations in tone.
It's a premium kotatsu and coffee table perfect for Japanese aesthetics.
If you prefer a traditional Japanese tatami room, then this is for you
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A kotatsu with a walnut veneer top and natural walnut edges, it exudes elegance.
It's a solid and substantial walnut kotatsu.
With natural wood kotatsu, you can use them not only during winter but also in other seasons,
eliminating the need for storage or purchasing a second table, making it cost-effective.
We hope you enjoy a warm and comfortable winter with our beautifully textured natural wood kotatsu. 【Author of this Article】
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Taiyo Tsutsumi CEO, Okawakagu dot com Co., Ltd. Real Estate Transaction Specialist |
Born and raised in the furniture town of Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Taiyo Tsutsumi joined a condominium company in Kitakyushu City immediately after graduating from university. After retiring in 2005, he embarked on a 4-month journey through Europe. In 2006, while assisting with the family business, which involved wholesale furniture, he became concerned about the future of furniture manufacturing, a key industry in Okawa City. With a desire to revitalize Okawa City with furniture once again, he founded the online shop "Okawa Furniture Dot Com" and is currently exploring ways to spread Okawa furniture worldwide. 2019: Certified for Business Innovation 2021: Adopted by JETRO for Cross-Border E-commerce "Amazon.com Japan Store" (Link) 2022: Granted subsidies for the "Overseas Demand Expansion Project Using Digital Tools, etc." 2023: Launch of the cross-border e-commerce English website "Okawakagu" (Link) |