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A Zabuton (座布団) is a Japanese cushion for sitting. The zabuton is generally used when sitting on the floor and may also be used when sitting on a chair. In a more casual setting, the zabuton can be used in conjunction with a , a type of Japanese legless chair, with or without an accompanying , a Japanese-style armrest. Ordinarily, any place in Japan where seating is on the floor will be provided with zabuton for sitting comfort. A typical zabuton measures 50–70 cm (20–30 inches) square and is several centimetres thick when new. Zabuton are found throughout Japan and enter many aspects of the culture. *In Zen meditation, practitioners sit on zafu, which is typically placed on top of a zabuton. The zabuton cushions the knees and ankles. *In sumo, members of the audience throw zabuton toward the ring after the upset of a yokozuna by a lower-ranked wrestler, despite the dangers.〔http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/3227869/Japan-bans-cushion-throwing-at-sumo-tournament.html〕 *In rakugo, performers are not allowed to rise from their zabuton for the duration of their skit. *In yose, notably on the long-running television show ''Shōten'', comedians receive zabuton as a form of scoring. *In jidaigeki, according to a stereotype, the boss prisoner in a jail cell receives all the zabuton from his or her cell mates. ==See also== *Futon *Zafu 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zabuton」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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