| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring in a ryokan | LA Times Daily | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Base of some martial arts | Newsday | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Ryokan floor cover | LA Times Daily | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Ryokan floor cover | The Washington Post | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Sight in many a Japanese restaurant | New York Times | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Sight in many a Japanese restaurant |