Yamacoh Edobitsu Sawara Wooden Rice Container 24Cm From Japan

The Ohitsu Is A Wooden Container With A Slip-On Lid, Used To Keep Steamed Rice From Rice Cookers In Good Condition And Make It Non-Sticky And Soft. This Container Is Crafted From Sawara Wood, A Traditional Material From The Kiso Region Of Japan. Sawara Has Been Used For Centuries To Make Kitchen Tools, Such As The Hangiri And Ohitsu, Due To Its High Water Resistance And Durability And Natural Antibacterial Effects. The Ohitsu Is Distinguished By Its Striking Masame (Straight-Grain) Pattern And Copper Ornamentation, Giving It A Sophisticated Look. For Use And Care, The Container Should Be Washed With Hot Water After Each Use. Resin May Seep Out On The Surface, But It'S Harmless And Can Be Wiped Off With Vinegar Or Ethanol Liquid. After Washing, The Ohitsu Should Be Drained And Dried In A Well-Ventilated Place, Away From Direct Sunlight. Not Drying It Properly Can Cause It To Shrink And Crack Or Become Black-Stained. The Ohitsu Is Not Compatible With Dishwashers. Yamacoh Co., Ltd. Has Been Crafting The Ohitsu For Nearly 50 Years. Established In 1972 In Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan, Yamacoh Co., Ltd. Is A Family Business That Has Been Crafting Traditional Kitchen Tools For Centuries. Whether You'Re Looking For A Timeless Way To Serve Steamed Rice Or An Exquisite Addition To Your Kitchen, The Ohitsu Is The Perfect Choice. Crafted From Sawara Wood, And Decorated With Copper Ornamentation, It Presents A Unique And Eye-Catching Design. With Its Natural Antibacterial Effects, High Water Resistance And Durability, The Ohitsu Is Sure To Last For Years Of Use.