It retains its natural grains and markings from the animal hide, which will give the sofa a worn-in, rustic look. Because of the time it takes to produce, full-grain leather sofas are expensive ...

Upholstery is the most fun aesthetic decision when buying a sofa — go for anything from buttery leather to mid-century tweed to velvet. To avoid cushions that go threadbare or pill, look for ...

Update on September 17, 2024: Added testing notes for the Article Vati sleeper sofa; added new sofas from Ikea, Sixpenny, Omhu, and American Leather ... sized beds and full-sized sofas that ...

Thanks to its durability, many experts consider full-grain leather sofas as ideal for people with pets. The tough material is puncture-resistant, helping it to withstand chewing and clawing.

Nothing completes a living room like a cocooning sofa that you sink into. Whether you’re looking for an oversize, pit-style pick for lounging, or seeking out a sleeper sofa for hosting overnight ...

Japanese is a language isolate, spoken by 121 million people in Japanese archipelago. There are small Japanese communities in American Samoa, Hawaii, North and South ...

This 4.8-star-rated convertible sleeper sofa from mattress brand Serta has a full-size pull-out bed and works well for a small space. It has a button-tufted design and a hardwood frame.

They’re hoping for more play and less work. The Japanese government is trying to encourage more businesses to adopt a four-day workweek due to a labor shortage in the country, which faces a ...

Japan's economy has not had a good 2024, to say the least. It entered a short recession in February and now is dealing with a crisis surrounding the nation's currency, the yen. The currency's ...

A Japanese dancer has been booed after becoming the first foreigner to win at Spain’s most prestigious flamenco festival. When the Cante de las Minas festival jury chose Junko Hagiwara as best ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. You feel a little guilty and upset that you paid $18 for it. But you also feel lucky to ...