Could a traditional Japanese floor covering influence how we feel and focus?
A new Kyushu University study suggests that sitting on Igusa, the rush grass used in traditional tatami mats, may be associated with lower tension and anxiety and brain activity linked to greater task engagement.
The study involved just 17 volunteers, so researchers caution that the findings are preliminary and based on short-term responses.
Still, the results offer an intriguing scientific look at how traditional materials may influence our interaction with everyday environments.
Could something as simple as the surface beneath us affect how we think and feel?
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