Japanese Tatami Room Calculator
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Tatami Layout Approximation:
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Tatami are traditional Japanese straw mats used as a flooring material. They have a distinctive texture and smell, and their size is standardized, making them a common unit for measuring room size in Japan.
Historically, tatami mat sizes varied by region in Japan, influenced by building standards and traditions. Kanto-ma (Edo-ma) is common in Tokyo and eastern Japan, while Kyō-ma is prevalent in Kyoto and western Japan. Chūkyō-ma is used in the Nagoya area.
The visualization provides a practical approximation of how tatami mats might fit into a rectangular room based on the chosen mat size. Actual tatami layouts can be complex, adhering to specific traditional patterns (e.g., auspicious vs. inauspicious layouts), which this simple visualization does not fully replicate.
