This page uses affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, to introduce products. As an Amazon Associate, CHOTTO NOTE earns from qualifying purchases.
About the scoresThe scores are calculated mechanically by applying the criteria table at the end of the page to figures published on the manufacturers' official pages and manuals (and on retail or comparison pages where an official figure was not available). We call it the "Spec Score".
Spec Score #1Polyethylene-pipe pillow (doctor-recommended health pillow)
Best if you want a washable pillow and fine height control
3.10★★★☆☆Spec Score (out of 5)
See on Amazon¥6,380See on Rakuten¥7,936Price as of 2026-09-25 · affiliate link · Opens the shop's site
Score Breakdown
Specs
| Size | 50 × 38 cm, 6 cm gusset (high version; the maker defines the gusset as its length at the widest point) |
|---|---|
| Cover / fill | Cover: 100% polyester / Fill: polyethylene pipe (mesh sides) |
| How height adjusts | Two places: behind the head and at the neck. A supplied refill pack raises it |
| High vs. low version | Same gusset height; the fill amount differs (about 5 mm difference under load) |
| Washing | The pillow body can be washed at home (follow the care label; use a laundry net) |
| Included | Refill pipe supplied |
| Made in | Sewn in China, finished in Japan |
🙂 Good points
- The pillow body can be washed at home (maker)
- Height adjusts separately behind the head and at the neck
- Breathable polyethylene-pipe fill, with mesh sides
🙁 Things to note
- At 50 cm wide it is the narrowest of the four
- To raise the height you use the supplied refill pack
Sources
Nishikawa official online shop product page ／ Nishikawa official pillow list (machine washable, price)
Scores are calculated only from specs published on official and retail pages.