As a major industry of Australia, it is often said that wool is the one subject without which no discussion of Australian history can take place. An extremely superb natural fiber, wool shines in its absorbency, its resilience, its flexibility and its ability to absorb toxins. Bedding products that take advantage of these superior characteristics of wool come from high quality down wool, produced by select farms under direct contract with the manufacturers for the first time in history. I would be very happy indeed if even more people could experience the comfort and rest that wool bedding can afford. In closing, I would like to extend my congratulations on the development of wool bedding products and hope that they continue to deepen and further the warm, friendly ties between Japan and Australia. Denis Zolin, Consul Consulate-General of Australia, (Nagoya, Japan)