{"title":"Traditional Japanese Igusa Pillows","description":"\u003cp\u003eIgusa is the soft rush used to make tatami, and it is what gives a Japanese room its smell. Woven into a pillow it does something a cotton cover cannot: it stays cool, moves air, and carries a faint grassy scent that fades over the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo shapes. The flat pillow sits low and suits back sleepers, or anyone who finds most pillows too tall. The square one is firmer and higher, and doubles as a floor cushion for reading or sitting at a low table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are made in Japan and are at their best in summer, when a cotton pillow starts to feel warm by the middle of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-igusa-flat-pillow-beige","title":"Japanese Igusa Flat Pillow Beige","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e- Unavailable in Europe and CA -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 500 × 300 × 80 mm | 19.69 × 11.81 × 3.15 inches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1000 g | 35.27 oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e:: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface: 100% Japanese Igusa (Rush Grass)  Edges: 100% Cotton  Core: 100% Polyurethane Foam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the calming comfort of traditional Japanese sleep with Asayu’s Igusa Flat Pillow. Handmade in Japan using 100% natural rush grass and cotton, this flat pillow features a polyurethane foam core for firm yet comfortable support. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to promote posture and breathability, it’s ideal for those seeking a natural alternative to synthetic or memory foam pillows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you need a neck pillow for sleeping, a cooling pillow for hot nights, or a stylish bed pillow that complements your zen-inspired space, this Japanese flat pillow delivers wellness with elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Cooling Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRush grass offers superior breathability and temperature regulation.This pillow stays cool to the touch, perfect for warm climates or hot sleepers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCervical \u0026amp; Neck Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a flat and stable structure, it provides gentle neck alignment and firmness, ideal for those seeking pain relief or better sleep posture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant \u0026amp; Minimalist Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neutral beige tone and woven texture add a serene aesthetic to any bedroom, guest room, or meditation space. The  foam core delivers consistent support while maintaining a light, natural feel, great for side and back sleepers alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-19035ead-7fff-3528-f13c-49dd070833cd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHandcrafted using traditional Japanese techniques for lasting quality and cultural authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asayu Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47232498303193,"sku":"IKH-PILLOWFL-BE","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8601\/5449\/files\/japanese-igusa-flat-pillow-beige-01.jpg?v=1755741724"},{"product_id":"japanese-igusa-square-pillow-beige","title":"Japanese Igusa Square Pillow Beige","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Unavailable in Europe -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e300 × 150 × 80 mm | 11.81 × 5.91 × 3.15 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-870477d0-7fff-1c53-d990-9ed2fc278bdb\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e520 g | 18.34 oz \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e:: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Japanese Igusa (Rush Grass) Edge: 100% Cotton Filling: 100% Polyethylene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRediscover comfort with a natural touch. 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