How the Ojami Cushion Was Born

THE STORY

The Ojami Cushion is the brainchild of Takaokaya’s 3rd generation CEO, Koichiro Takaoka. Being particular about relaxing, he has always found it a little uncomfortable to fold the traditional zabuton cushion in half when sitting on the floor. So he wanted to revolutionize the experience of sitting down by creating a cushion that everyone can “sit comfortably by raising our bottom”, as part of his lifelong quest of pursuing the art of relaxation and creating kutsurogi products that put a smile on everyone who uses them.

How the Ojami Cushion Was Born

THE STORY

Inspired by otedama—the traditional Japanese beanbag toy called ojami in the Kyoto dialect—the idea to transform this playful, historic shape into a functional cushion actually came from one of the company's skilled craftswomen. However, turning a small toy into a large floor cushion presented a major hurdle. While standard cushions are flat and two-dimensional, the Ojami is inherently three-dimensional, making the stuffing and shaping process an immense challenge.

How the Ojami Cushion Was Born

THE STORY

It took years of rigorous trial and error with the inner filling to ensure the cushion would perfectly maintain its geometric shape while offering unparalleled comfort. This level of comfort cannot be replicated by automated machines; every single cushion is carefully hand-stuffed by Takaokaya's skilled artisans. Today, we bring Kutsurogi to the world.

Meet the Lineup

Beginning with the iconic Ojami Cushion, the Ojami series has continued to evolve with the user in mind, designed to harmonize seamlessly with everyday life. While retaining the signature octagonal shape, adjustments in size, filling, and thickness have refined comfort to its fullest. A versatile collection that fits a variety of settings, the Ojami series stands as a signature expression of Takaokaya’s dedication to craftsmanship and the art of relaxation.

Ojami Cushion

Takaokaya’s iconic Kangu, designed for floor sitting and posture support

Ojami Cushion

Takaokaya’s iconic Kangu, designed for floor sitting and posture support

Ojami Kids

Little Ojami for Little Ones!

Ojami Kids

Little Ojami for Little Ones!

Cojami Meditation Zafu Pillow

For meditation with mindful relaxation

Cojami Meditation Zafu Pillow

For meditation with mindful relaxation

Ojami Settee

For floor sitting

Ojami Settee

For floor sitting

Ojami Flat

For chairs as seat cushions

Ojami Flat

For chairs as seat cushions

Ojamini

Comfort for Your Workday, Care for Your Essentials

Ojamini

For wrist and elbow support

Ojami Stool

Collaboration with Tendo.

Ojami Stool

Collaboration with Tendo.

Ojami Moments

Cozy Living, Shared Joy, and Personalized Comfort

perfect harmony with any lifestyle

The Ojami comes in a rich variety of colors, fabric coverings, fillings, sizes, and shapes to harmonize any living space and bring the Japanese art of relaxation ‘Kutsurogi’ to any lifestyle. ‘Kutsurogi’ means “to relax” or “to feel at home.”

My fur baby (🐶🐱) can’t let go of it either

“Hey, whose Ojami is that?”
Comfort is for everyone to share—so cozy, we almost fight over it!

co-creating your beloved Ojami

Takaokaya believes that when our customers participate in the manufacturing process, e.g. the selection of materials, you get to choose how you relax and at the same time, project your own personality and style. We are honored to be able to co-create kutsurogi products with you that you will absolutely love and feel totally relaxed when you use them.

Co-Create With Us