A small lidded Japanese ohitsu rice chest, handcrafted in Japan from Kiso sawara cypress using traditional techniques. It's traditionally used to store rice after cooking and before serving, removing excess heat and steam while making the rice extra tasty, and can also be used for serving chirashi sushi.
Sawara cypress is highly resistant to water, making it ideal for moist environments and perfect for kitchen use. This is the smallest of our four Yamaco ohitsu sizes.
Looking for something larger? See the Medium, Large and X-Large Ohitsu Rice Chests. Pairs well with our Hinoki Rice Scoop.
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Care: Fill with water after use and use a soft brush to remove excess rice. Do not soak for prolonged periods. Dry after washing with a soft tea towel, and store in a dry area out of direct sunlight.
It is natural for wood resin to appear on the surface of the cypress wood. The resin is what gives the wood its fresh cypress scent. If you are concerned about the stickiness, it can be wiped off with rubbing alcohol.
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Mujo Store is an online shop based in Perth, Australia. Find kitchenware, ceramics, cookware, Japanese incense, and more. Sustainable materials, tradition, minimal & functional design, and small-scale production.
Based in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, Yamaco specialises in wood crafts, and has sought to achieve unity between Japanese beauty and function since 1972. The Japanese word youbi, translates to “functional beauty,” where the essential beauty of something is revealed through functional use.
