Do you suffer from poor sleep quality every night with shoulder and neck ache in the morning? Do you always find yourself repurchasing pillows because you can’t seem to find THE ONE of the suitable height and density? How about buying yourself a useful souvenir from Japan: a Personalised Pillow that is especially tailored-made to provide you with the highest level of quality sleep.
I came to know about Tokyo Nishikawa from Facebook and learnt that they are known as the “Sleeping Master” with a heritage of more than 450 years in Japan! Most importantly, I was fully impressed with the technology and concept behind their customized pillow – a product which I have never thought would exist!
During my Japan trip, I’m surprised to find the standing store of Pillow Stand (a subsidiary brand of Tokyo Nishikawa) just directly opposite my hotel in Akihabara and they do sell customized pillows too.
每天早上您是否因睡眠质量差而患上肩颈疼痛？你总是发现自己回购枕头，因为你似乎找不到合适的身高和密度？如何购买自己从日本有用的纪念品：定制私人枕头，是特别定制的，为您提供最高水平的优质睡眠。
我从Facebook发现东京西川品牌，了解到他们被称为“睡眠达人”，在日本已有超过450年的历史！最重要的是，我对他们定制枕头背后的技术和理念印象深刻 - 这是我从未想过的产品！
在我的日本旅行期间，我惊讶地发现Pillow Stand（东京西川的一个子品牌）就在我们秋叶原酒店正对面，他们也出售定制枕头。
Despite the relatively small shopspace, Pillow Stand showcases a complete range of different pillows and beddings. You can choose from ready-made pillows (similar to those you buy off-rack in department stores) or their signature personalised range, which you select your preferred pillow fillings.
在小小的商店里，展示了各种各样的枕头和床用品。您可以选择现成的枕头（类似于您在百货公司购买的）或者他们的定制系列，您可以选择您喜欢的枕头馅。
I have already done my due research and am of course getting the customized pillow. 🙂
我已经做了研究，当然是买定制的枕头。 🙂
STEP 1: Select your preferred pillow package (according to price range)
第一步骤，选配套。以下是不同的配套和价格。
Type 1: Basic Package at 9,800 yen before taxes
- Consist of 4 sections. Section 2 = right-side sleeping, Section 3 = back-sleeping, Section 4 = left-side sleeping.
- Can select from 6 different fillings that range from soft to hard.
- 1 year of complimentary adjusting service for your pillow.
Type 2: Deluxe Package at 15,800 yen before taxes
- Consist of 4 sections. Section 2 = right-side sleeping, Section 3 = back-sleeping, Section 4 = left-side sleeping.
- Can select from 3 premium fillings that range from soft to hard.
- 2 year of complimentary adjusting service for your pillow.
Type 3: Premium Package at 25,000 yen before taxes
- Consist of 7 sections for side sleeping and back sleeping. Has a base foam layer for better density.
- Can select from 6 premium fillings that range from soft to hard.
- Lifetime complimentary adjusting service for your pillow.
STEP 2: Measure the height of your pillow
第二步骤，测量
The next step is to take measurement for the height of your pillow. This special ruler below will measure the shape of your head and curve of your neck to find out the optimal height for your pillow. Note: the optimal height will provide highest level of support for your neck when you sleep.
下一步是测量枕头的高度。下面这个特殊的尺子将测量你的头部和你的脖子的曲线形状，以找出枕头的最佳高度。注意：当你睡觉时，最佳高度将为你的脖子提供最高水平的支撑。
STEP 3: Select your preferred fillings for your pillow
第三，密度
This step is very subjective as everyone has their own preferred level of softness or hardness for their pillow. You need to lie down on their bed and do take your time to try out the various sample pillows. You will be surprised of the differences they made to the comfort level and density of your pillow!
这一步是非常主观的，因为每个人都有自己喜欢的枕头柔软度或硬度。你需要躺在床上，并花时间去尝试各种样品枕头。
STEP 4: Test your pillow based on your preferred fillings and the recommended optimal height
第四，高度
This is the final and most important step as you finalise the production of your customized pillow! Do take your time to test with varying height combinations and sleeping positions. I was surprised to find out that due to the shape of my head and curve of my neck, my customized pillow has two different heights for sleeping sideways and on my back.
这是完成个性化枕头生产的最后也是最重要的一步！请花些时间测试不同的身高组合和睡眠姿势。我很惊讶地发现，由于我头部的形状和脖子的曲线，我定制的枕头有两种不同的身高可供身体侧卧和仰卧。
After the completion of your pillow testing, you will be asked to fill in a form. Details of your pillow and measurements will be keyed into Tokyo Nishikawa’s records.
完成枕头测试后，您将被要求填写表格。你的枕头和尺寸的细节将被记录在东京西川的记录中。
Do not worry if you can’t converse in Japanese. In fact, I managed to engage in a “fluent conversation” with the assistance of google translate and these cards.
如果你不能用日语交谈，不要担心。事实上，我在谷歌翻译和这些卡的帮助下，设法进行了“流利的对话”。
The shop do sell other merchandise as well such as pillow cases, essential oils, room fragrances etc…Oh! They also sell mattresses and quilts!
这家商店还出售其他商品，如枕套，精油，房间香水等......哦！他们还出售床垫和被子！
A section selling pillow and beddings for infants and toddlers.
为婴儿和幼儿出售枕头和床上用品的部分。
Yeah! My pillow is ready! You will have a final testing again of the completed product. I’m pleasantly surprised by the flat and compact packaging, which enable me to squeeze it into a hand-carry bag on board my flight.
我的枕头准备好了！您将对已完成的产品再次进行最终测试。我对平整紧凑的包装感到惊喜，它使我能够将其挤入我的航班上的手提包中。
Pillow Stand (a subsidiary brand of Tokyo Nishikawa)
Website (in Japanese): http://www.pillowstand.com/
Shop locations (in Japanese): http://www.pillowstand.com/shop
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pillowstand/
Tokyo Nishikawa
Website (in Japanese): https://www.nishikawasangyo.co.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TOKYO-Nishikawa
- This pillow is the best souvenir I have purchased from Japan that I can’t live without. Gone are my neck-ache and shoulder-ache ever since I started using the pillow. In fact, I even brought it along to Japan during my 1-month study trip!
这个枕头是我从日本购买的最好的纪念品。自从我开始使用枕头以来，我的颈部疼痛和肩膀疼痛一去不复返了。
- While I am totally satisfied with the service of Pillow Stand, it is regretful that they do not have tax refund for tourists. Alternatively, you may like to purchase from Tokyo Nishikawa standing stores in departmental stores such as Isetan, which offers tax refund for tourists.
虽然我对他们的服务感到非常满意，但可惜没有游客退税服务。或者，您也可以在伊势丹等百货商店东买京西川产品，有为游客提供退税。
- Tokyo Nishikawa sometimes has pop-up stores in Singapore Takahimaya and Isetan. However, they do not have this range of customized pillow.
东京西川有时在新加坡Takahimaya和伊势丹有临时商店。但是，他们没有这个定制的枕头系列。
Cheers to a well rested and comfortable sleep!
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