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Never Leave Your Bed Again With This Awesome Japanese Invention
This is how the Japanese stay warm in the winter, or how you can stay in bed all day! The kotatsu consists of a blanket placed between a low table-frame and table-top, with a heat source positioned underneath the sheet. With your legs placed under the blanket, someone wearing traditional Japanese clothing would have warm air come through the bottom of their robes and exit around the neck, heating the whole body while in this comfortable bed.
The origins of the Japanese heated table can be traced to the 14th-century Japanese irori or cooking hearth. By the 17th century, irori dug into the ground, called hori-gotatsu, resembled a fixed kotatsu. Modern heated bed tables, which are moveable, are referred to as oki-gotatsu. Since most Japanese homes have little insulation and no central heating, kotatsu serves as efficient space heaters during the colder months. And though similar heating devices were, and sometimes are still used in many countries, the kotatsu is thought to be the first contraption of its kind. Also, this ingenious Japanese furniture piece might be a predecessor to floor heating as we know it.
Scroll down to check the kotatsu table and the system below; we sure would want to have these in our homes!
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Sajjad 9 years ago
We used to sleep under this when we were child in iran. Members of family sit around it and grandmother told the story until everyone sleep.
FarnazMontgomery 9 years ago
This is no Japanese invention. It's a traditional Iraninan thing. It is called Korsi.
BarbBraun 9 years ago
I like the idea but wonder how safe it is with the heat source under a blanket.
StephaniePajonas 9 years ago
The heat source is under the table and it's safe. The Japanese have been using them a very long time.
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SiaShahabi 9 years ago
This is the Iranian people idea. and they have used for hundreds years. the name is KORSi.
NinaShafi 9 years ago
This is not a new so-called invention from Japan!!!! This is a traditional KORSI from Iran, we use this for over 100s of years in our country and also in Afghanistan....the heater was a tray of coal but got replaced with an electrical heater....
soulking 9 years ago
japan has also been using this for hundreds of years... does nobody read these days.. its not a new/recent invention from japan they have been using it forever over there
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AmirB 9 years ago
This awsome Japanese invention is using in Iran for thousands of years and its called Korsi.
AmeliaHo 9 years ago
is not even new to japan =.=; because japan use it in the past
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FarhoudTebiani 9 years ago
Japanese invention???!?!?!?!??!?!!??! o.O I used to do it in Tehran when I was a child, 35 years ago!!! and it is an old tradition!!!
DamonSamsil 9 years ago
This is the Japanese version hence invention. You don't know what a ondol or kang bed stove or hypocaust are either. Guess what multiple places around the world can come up with something similar to solve a problem.
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AlejandraMendieta 9 years ago
Not to be mean, but the average apartment in Japan is probably half the size of that bed
SamEzati 9 years ago
Thanks to Japaneses that survive Persian invention with that :) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
DavoodTaabbodi 9 years ago
ear friends this is not an invention. Iranians have been using such a thing for years. just search the word "Korsi" on google or wikipedia
DamonSamsil 9 years ago
It is Japanese. You don't know what a dutch oven is.
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ReihoonakShirban 9 years ago
It invented many years ago in Iran, so it is an iranian invention but I suggest that to all people to use it and enjoy
FarhoudTebiani 9 years ago
Japanese invention??????!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? o.O get some information before writing things! I used to do it In Iran when I was a child, 35 years ago!!! and it is a very very old tradition!
AmeliaHo 9 years ago
and also Japan too, they been using it during the olden days, it wasnt an invention =.=;;;
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ParisaVahediPour 9 years ago
Definitely not a new japanese invention. Iranians have slept under these for ages:https://en.wikipedia.../File:Korsi.jpg
MiriamSenyora 9 years ago
Your source didn't mentioned when it was invented ..however it started 14th century ago by the Japanese ..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotatsu
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SinaHaghighi 9 years ago
Iranians have invented and been using this for hundreds of years now!... It's called KORSI. ... Yeah... There are and have been REAL inventors among non-Japanese people! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
AngelTrejoLopez 9 years ago
Does anyone know what those bed/sofas are called and where to get them?
FaribaB 9 years ago
They calld "Korsi" those are used in private hall or a medium room for informal family partys and sleeping together also.
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KimberlyJones 9 years ago
Why do the couches not have legs? They are just laying on the floor?
CatolyniumAtomica 9 years ago
Asian cultures tend to eat and sleep on the floor, which is also why they dont wear shoes in the house
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Carmela2000 9 years ago
http://www.amazon.com/Square-kotatsu-square-width-blanket/dp/B00NXABV8E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446049436&sr=8-4&keywords=kotatsu+set
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Aaron Carroll 4 years ago
How do I order this I can't even read what anything says on the website?
Brandon Moayed 6 years ago
This is Iranian not Japanese!!!.... and Iranians have had these for decades. They stopped making them they’re so old
Charlotte Province 7 years ago
You can't use any old heater, you will need the Kotatsu heater specifically, and a 100 volt conversion kit. Otherwise, yes, major fire hazard. https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-kotatsu-heater-style-warmer/dp/B000BK47A8
İsmail Kutlu 8 years ago
A korsi or korsí (Persian spelling: کرسی) is a type of low table found in Iran, with a heater underneath it, and blankets thrown over it. It is a traditional item of furniture in Iranian culture. A family or other gathering sits on the floor around the "korsi" during meals and special events, like Nowruz (Persian/Zoroastrian New Year's Eve). "Korsi" used to be quite popular for entire families to gather together during yearly Yaldā celebrations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
MonicaEdwards 8 years ago
Where do you buy one? I don't care who invented it if I can just have one this is a pretty useless article
MonicaEdwards 8 years ago
How do you buy one? Only clicked on the article to find out and you didn't say?
CyrusShahrzad 9 years ago
Well I am glad that at least one of our real Persian ideas to fight the cold winters has taken by the world. Nothing ever can bring a family together more than Korsy ever could. Love the way they have modernized this great idea.
HusseinShakeri 9 years ago
https://www.google.com/search?q=%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%B3%DB%8C&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCLy7pKn07sgCFccqJgodqs8DIQ&biw=1280&bih=913 Japanese Invention? More than 2000 years Iranian are using this, called KORSI ... Don`t you believe? Go to link above ...
FaribaB 9 years ago
www.amazon.com/Square-kotatsu-square-width-blanket/dp/B00NXABV8E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446049436&sr=8-4&keywords=kotatsu+set
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FaribaB 9 years ago
No the one that i used and saw have a metal protective cage on it.when i was a child I used to stick my foot to that cage to get warm sooner. Never burned myself .
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AaronHung 9 years ago
Been around for ages in Japan and around the world. Might as well say sushi was invented an hour ago and you were the first one to eat it. Doesn't anyone attempting to write about cultures they don't understand do any research anymore or is it just make s**t up as you go to look like a smartass. Another Buzzfeed. Good for killing time when taking a dump.
AlejandraMendieta 9 years ago
Not to be mean but the average apartment in Japan is probably half the size of these beds
AuroraDelCarmen 9 years ago
Hier would be different, not tea on the table, but a real mess of Burritos, Pizza, Guacamole and chips... :((((
VladimirYosifov 9 years ago
https://www.facebook.com/DobroMastoZaZivotIBiznes/posts/769883729800543
spiral 9 years ago
That is an ancient way of keeping warm in Iran I believe this is not a new Invention by the Japanese. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
ThomasNorris 9 years ago
Burning charcoal? That would sure make for a hot time; I like it about 65 F for a comfortable night.
TimmyGriffin 9 years ago
Japanese man, they've already calculated it several times, tested it and ensured that the risk is close to a zero.
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TabithaArgyleBuono 9 years ago
I don't really care for the table heater, but I LOVE those couches!!!!!
CelalXenderesh 9 years ago
This not a Japanes invention ut is a Kurdish tradition way of keeping the whole family warm in the high frost and chill winters of Kurdistan
CelalXenderesh 9 years ago
Thats not an inventio, because we the Kurdish people alwYs been used that method against the high frost and chill in Kurxistan. The only difference is that we have had fire cylinder in the ground normally i the middle of a room ; which been used for baking and cooking and then after the flame settle down put the duveit over the table and keep the whole family warm. It was keeping the family warm for few days depend on the temperature.
StephaniePajonas 9 years ago
I really want this whole setup with the low, moveable cushions and the kotatsu. It looks like heaven.
Sajjad 9 years ago
We used to sleep under this when we were child in iran. Members of family sit around it and grandmother told the story until everyone sleep.
FarnazMontgomery 9 years ago
This is no Japanese invention. It's a traditional Iraninan thing. It is called Korsi.
BarbBraun 9 years ago
I like the idea but wonder how safe it is with the heat source under a blanket.
StephaniePajonas 9 years ago
The heat source is under the table and it's safe. The Japanese have been using them a very long time.
Load More Replies... SiaShahabi 9 years ago
This is the Iranian people idea. and they have used for hundreds years. the name is KORSi.
NinaShafi 9 years ago
This is not a new so-called invention from Japan!!!! This is a traditional KORSI from Iran, we use this for over 100s of years in our country and also in Afghanistan....the heater was a tray of coal but got replaced with an electrical heater....
soulking 9 years ago
japan has also been using this for hundreds of years... does nobody read these days.. its not a new/recent invention from japan they have been using it forever over there
Load More Replies... AmirB 9 years ago
This awsome Japanese invention is using in Iran for thousands of years and its called Korsi.
AmeliaHo 9 years ago
is not even new to japan =.=; because japan use it in the past
Load More Replies... FarhoudTebiani 9 years ago
Japanese invention???!?!?!?!??!?!!??! o.O I used to do it in Tehran when I was a child, 35 years ago!!! and it is an old tradition!!!
DamonSamsil 9 years ago
This is the Japanese version hence invention. You don't know what a ondol or kang bed stove or hypocaust are either. Guess what multiple places around the world can come up with something similar to solve a problem.
Load More Replies... AlejandraMendieta 9 years ago
Not to be mean, but the average apartment in Japan is probably half the size of that bed
SamEzati 9 years ago
Thanks to Japaneses that survive Persian invention with that :) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
DavoodTaabbodi 9 years ago
ear friends this is not an invention. Iranians have been using such a thing for years. just search the word "Korsi" on google or wikipedia
DamonSamsil 9 years ago
It is Japanese. You don't know what a dutch oven is.
Load More Replies... ReihoonakShirban 9 years ago
It invented many years ago in Iran, so it is an iranian invention but I suggest that to all people to use it and enjoy
FarhoudTebiani 9 years ago
Japanese invention??????!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? o.O get some information before writing things! I used to do it In Iran when I was a child, 35 years ago!!! and it is a very very old tradition!
AmeliaHo 9 years ago
and also Japan too, they been using it during the olden days, it wasnt an invention =.=;;;
Load More Replies... ParisaVahediPour 9 years ago
Definitely not a new japanese invention. Iranians have slept under these for ages:https://en.wikipedia.../File:Korsi.jpg
MiriamSenyora 9 years ago
Your source didn't mentioned when it was invented ..however it started 14th century ago by the Japanese ..https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotatsu
Load More Replies... SinaHaghighi 9 years ago
Iranians have invented and been using this for hundreds of years now!... It's called KORSI. ... Yeah... There are and have been REAL inventors among non-Japanese people! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
AngelTrejoLopez 9 years ago
Does anyone know what those bed/sofas are called and where to get them?
FaribaB 9 years ago
They calld "Korsi" those are used in private hall or a medium room for informal family partys and sleeping together also.
Load More Replies... KimberlyJones 9 years ago
Why do the couches not have legs? They are just laying on the floor?
CatolyniumAtomica 9 years ago
Asian cultures tend to eat and sleep on the floor, which is also why they dont wear shoes in the house
Load More Replies... Carmela2000 9 years ago
http://www.amazon.com/Square-kotatsu-square-width-blanket/dp/B00NXABV8E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446049436&sr=8-4&keywords=kotatsu+set
Load More Replies... Aaron Carroll 4 years ago
How do I order this I can't even read what anything says on the website?
Brandon Moayed 6 years ago
This is Iranian not Japanese!!!.... and Iranians have had these for decades. They stopped making them they’re so old
Charlotte Province 7 years ago
You can't use any old heater, you will need the Kotatsu heater specifically, and a 100 volt conversion kit. Otherwise, yes, major fire hazard. https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-kotatsu-heater-style-warmer/dp/B000BK47A8
İsmail Kutlu 8 years ago
A korsi or korsí (Persian spelling: کرسی) is a type of low table found in Iran, with a heater underneath it, and blankets thrown over it. It is a traditional item of furniture in Iranian culture. A family or other gathering sits on the floor around the "korsi" during meals and special events, like Nowruz (Persian/Zoroastrian New Year's Eve). "Korsi" used to be quite popular for entire families to gather together during yearly Yaldā celebrations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
MonicaEdwards 8 years ago
Where do you buy one? I don't care who invented it if I can just have one this is a pretty useless article
MonicaEdwards 8 years ago
How do you buy one? Only clicked on the article to find out and you didn't say?
CyrusShahrzad 9 years ago
Well I am glad that at least one of our real Persian ideas to fight the cold winters has taken by the world. Nothing ever can bring a family together more than Korsy ever could. Love the way they have modernized this great idea.
HusseinShakeri 9 years ago
https://www.google.com/search?q=%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%B3%DB%8C&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB0QsARqFQoTCLy7pKn07sgCFccqJgodqs8DIQ&biw=1280&bih=913 Japanese Invention? More than 2000 years Iranian are using this, called KORSI ... Don`t you believe? Go to link above ...
FaribaB 9 years ago
www.amazon.com/Square-kotatsu-square-width-blanket/dp/B00NXABV8E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446049436&sr=8-4&keywords=kotatsu+set
Load More Replies... FaribaB 9 years ago
No the one that i used and saw have a metal protective cage on it.when i was a child I used to stick my foot to that cage to get warm sooner. Never burned myself .
Load More Replies... AaronHung 9 years ago
Been around for ages in Japan and around the world. Might as well say sushi was invented an hour ago and you were the first one to eat it. Doesn't anyone attempting to write about cultures they don't understand do any research anymore or is it just make s**t up as you go to look like a smartass. Another Buzzfeed. Good for killing time when taking a dump.
AlejandraMendieta 9 years ago
Not to be mean but the average apartment in Japan is probably half the size of these beds
AuroraDelCarmen 9 years ago
Hier would be different, not tea on the table, but a real mess of Burritos, Pizza, Guacamole and chips... :((((
VladimirYosifov 9 years ago
https://www.facebook.com/DobroMastoZaZivotIBiznes/posts/769883729800543
spiral 9 years ago
That is an ancient way of keeping warm in Iran I believe this is not a new Invention by the Japanese. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korsi
ThomasNorris 9 years ago
Burning charcoal? That would sure make for a hot time; I like it about 65 F for a comfortable night.
TimmyGriffin 9 years ago
Japanese man, they've already calculated it several times, tested it and ensured that the risk is close to a zero.
Load More Replies... TabithaArgyleBuono 9 years ago
I don't really care for the table heater, but I LOVE those couches!!!!!
CelalXenderesh 9 years ago
This not a Japanes invention ut is a Kurdish tradition way of keeping the whole family warm in the high frost and chill winters of Kurdistan
CelalXenderesh 9 years ago
Thats not an inventio, because we the Kurdish people alwYs been used that method against the high frost and chill in Kurxistan. The only difference is that we have had fire cylinder in the ground normally i the middle of a room ; which been used for baking and cooking and then after the flame settle down put the duveit over the table and keep the whole family warm. It was keeping the family warm for few days depend on the temperature.
StephaniePajonas 9 years ago
I really want this whole setup with the low, moveable cushions and the kotatsu. It looks like heaven.
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