concept   futon bed
culture   Japan
statement   Traditional Japanese futon beds are low to the ground and typically do not have footboards or headboards.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 board Japan Used as a surface for sitting or sleeping, such as a tatami mat or traditional futon 1
2 floorboard Japan In traditional Japanese architecture, tatami mats are often used as flooring instead of floorboards. 1
3 footboard Japan Not commonly used on traditional futon beds, where sleeping close to the ground is preferred. 1
4 footboard Japan Not a typical feature of traditional bed frames, as sleeping close to the ground or on futons is more common. 1
5 footboard Japan Not commonly found in traditional bed designs, as traditional Japanese beds are often low to the ground and without a footboard. 1
6 headboard Japan Headboards are less commonly used as a decorative element in bedrooms, as the focus is often on minimalist design and space-saving furniture. 1
7 headboard Japan Less commonly used, as beds in these countries often consist of a simple mattress on the floor without a dedicated headboard 1
8 sideboard Japan Used for displaying decorative items or art, and for serving tea or snacks in living rooms or dining areas. 1
9 sideboard Japan Typically not a traditional furniture item in dining rooms, as dining tables often have built-in storage space 1