• Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Small 35 × 50 cm (13.8 × 19.7 in) - 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
  • Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
  • Large 43 × 63 cm (16.9 × 24.8 in) - 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
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  • Natural Beige (Unbleached)
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US STOCK Japanese Buckwheat Pillow, Soba Hull Pillow, Adjustable Height, with Pillowcase

US STOCK Japanese Buckwheat Pillow, Soba Hull Pillow, Adjustable Height, with Pillowcase

$153.00 USD
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About US Stock Items

This item ships from our Los Angeles warehouse and is available for delivery within the contiguous United States only. The listed price includes shipping.

Please confirm the item details carefully before ordering, as cancellations and returns are not accepted after purchase. See our Return & Refund Policy for details.

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Features

  • Japanese buckwheat hull pillow made with natural materials
  • Pillow fabric made with 100% organic cotton
  • Filled with 100% Japanese buckwheat hulls, harvested and processed in Japan
  • Adjustable height by adding or removing buckwheat hull filling
  • Includes one envelope-style pillowcase made with GOTS-certified organic cotton
  • Includes a care instruction card with space for a personal message
  • Made for those who enjoy the firm, breathable feel of buckwheat hulls

What's Included

  • Japanese Buckwheat Hull Pillow × 1
  • Organic Cotton Envelope-Style Pillowcase × 1

Materials

  • Pillow fabric: 100% organic cotton
  • Pillow filling: 100% Japanese buckwheat hulls, harvested and processed in Japan
  • Zipper: YKK zipper made in Japan
  • Pillowcase: 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric

Size

Item Size / Weight
Pillow 63 × 43 cm (24.8 × 16.9 in)
Buckwheat Hull Filling 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
Pillowcase 90 × 43 cm (35.4 × 16.9 in)

All measurements and weights are approximate.

About the Buckwheat Hull Pillow

This pillow is filled with Japanese buckwheat hulls, which create a firm and breathable feel.

The pillow has a filling outlet, so you can adjust the height by adding or removing buckwheat hulls.

A faint natural scent from the buckwheat hulls may be present at first. If needed, airing or sun-drying the pillow can help reduce the scent.

Organic Cotton Pillowcase

One envelope-style pillowcase made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric is included with this pillow.

The organic cotton fabric is specially ordered for Futon Tokyo and produced according to GOTS standards, including requirements for dyes and manufacturing processes.

The envelope-style design has no zipper or buttons and is well suited to the firm shape of a buckwheat hull pillow.

  • Material: 100% organic cotton
  • Size: 90 × 43 cm (35.4 × 16.9 in)
  • Fits pillow: 63 × 43 cm (24.8 × 16.9 in)
  • Style: Envelope closure
  • Quantity: 1
  • Made in: Japan

How to Use the Envelope-Style Pillowcase

How to use an envelope-style organic cotton pillowcase

Important

  • A faint natural scent from the buckwheat hulls may be present.
  • If needed, airing or sun-drying will help reduce the scent.
  • The pillow height can be adjusted through the buckwheat hull outlet.
  • We recommend using the included envelope-style pillowcase. Fastener-type pillowcases may feel too tight because the pillow is filled firmly.

Characteristics of buckwheat hulls

The “three-sided” buckwheat hulls are mostly used. They create space between them for better air flow.
Thanks to its structure, it uses less buckwheat hulls but has more bulk and is as a result lighter.

Chemical FreeFinely selected Japanese grown buckwheat hulls are heated in a kiln at about 100 ºC (212ºF) and microwave irradiation is used to kill insects and eggs attached to the buckwheat hulls. This process is good for our health and the environment because it kills insects, dehumidifies, and dries buckwheat hulls without the use of chemicals.

History of buckwheat pillows

Natural "buckwheat hulls" have long been a common material for pillows in Japan.
Generally, buckwheat hulls are what remains after buckwheat is harvested and dried in the sun for several days to remove the fruit. Because buckwheat hulls are a natural material, they absorb and dissipate moisture and are cool in the summer, making them popular among those familiar with their use.

As soba became popular in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867), people began to recycle and utilize the hulls, a byproduct of grinding the buckwheat into flour. This may have been the result of the wisdom and ingenuity of Edo society, where life as a whole was based on recycling

Buckwheat Pillow Care Instructions

cover filled with buck wheat hulls

Air the pillow regularly in the sun to keep the buckwheat hulls dry.

Avoid high humidity and store it in a well-ventilated place.

If a small amount of buckwheat powder comes out, remove it gently.

Precautions for use

1. When use, powder come out
Dried buckwheat hulls will crack if placed under a heavy load. Please understand that this is characteristic of a buckwheat pillow.

Since buckwheat hulls are natural plant hulls (from buckwheat seeds), they will lose their height and volume if they are rubbed or crushed while being used. In addition, in rare cases crushed buckwheat hulls may come out of the zipper. If you are concerned about this, please take out all the buckwheat hulls, sift them through a sieve, and put only the intact hulls back into the pillow.

2. Storage and handling
When storing a buckwheat pillow, avoid high temperatures and humidity and keep it in a well-ventilated place.

If stored in a humid or poorly ventilated place, buckwheat hulls are more likely to attract mites and other common household insects. After use, dry the pillow regularly in the sun to keep it moisture-free. It is not eligible for return if it becomes infested with insects after use.

3. Allergic reactions
Some people are allergic to buckwheat. Please stop using the pillow if you have a physical reaction during use.