The products used in everyday life in Japan are made by filling cloth bags with cushioning material such as cotton or sponge, and they do not need to have the elasticity often seen in Western cushions, as they are mainly put directly on the floor or tatami and serve to prevent the sitter from becoming cold when sitting on the floor.
この日本の日常生活において用いられる用品は、布の袋に緩衝材となる綿やスポンジ等を入れて作られているが、欧米に見られるクッション程に弾力性は求められず、主に床面や畳に直に置かれ、その上に座る事で体温が床面によって奪われるのを防ぐために用いられる。