This is my first time writing a review ever! I had to for the YUBISAKI PILLOW!!! It's the real deal. ALL the great things said about this pillow are true. We have 2 of them for about 12 years. They wash great and have held up for 12 years because of the beads inside. I found this site because I'm trying to buy 2 more. Not because anything is wrong with the 2 we have but I want 2 more...especially now that they are hard to find. I CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT MINE!! If anyone that reads this finds out where to buy one please let me know! User's recommendation: If you have trouble getting comfortable in the right spot with your pillow or if you have neck or back problems try the YUBISAKI Pillow. You won't regret it!!!the.