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Originally Posted by MonkeYMaideN
Hey clintjm, do you think an inflatable mattress placed on the floor would count as a "futon"... kinda?
I have tried to sleep on a futon on the floor, and it was too hard. We also had a difficult time storing my mother's futon it in the storage room.
But the inflatable mattress is very comfortable, and is easy to store away in a box or assemble (we have one of those plug in air pumps).
If I go to Japan (I will someday!) would Japanese people consider it strange if I used an inflatable mattress? Could I easily purchase one in Japan?
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I would prefer a futon over a air matress myself. Also a futon on a hard wood etc floor (if that was the case) compared to a floor with Tatami matting is a different story.
I wouldn't worry about carrying one over there. If you end up going over there for study abroad and have a host family, you have a chance of having a bed.
It might be perceived as weird, or even rude, depending on the situation if you dragged one over there and you were staying as a guest with someone who has prepared living space for you. Dorms might have beds. Renting, of course you are master of your domain ^^/
In general, travel super light, you can buy what you need over there as needed.
Places like 東急ハンズ or other home / life shops have them. They may not be as cheap over there than in the U.S.; like many things.
Bottom line, you can fix it later if it doesn't work for you when you get there.