Yamacoh Edobitsu Ohitsu Sawara Wooden Rice Container 42Cm - Made In Japan

Ohitsu: A Traditional Japanese Wooden Container

An Ohitsu Is A Traditional Wooden Container With A Slip-On Lid, Designed To Keep Steamed Rice Out Of Rice Cookers In Good Condition For Eating. This Type Of Container Has Been Traditionally Used In Japan Since The Edo Period (1603–1868) And Is Made Of Sawara Wood, Which Is Native To The Kiso Region. Sawara Wood Is Known For Its Water Resistance And Durability, And Is Also Naturally Antibacterial, Making It An Ideal Material For Kitchen Tools.

Features Of Ohitsu

• The Ohitsu Is Handmade Using A Traditional Method And Features A Beautiful Masame (Straight-Grain) Pattern And Copper Ornamentation, Giving It A Sophisticated Appearance.
• The Sawara Wood Used To Make Ohitsu Absorbs Unwanted Moisture From The Rice To Keep It Non-Sticky And Soft.
• The Two Main Types Of Ohitsu Are Called “Edobitsu” And “Nosebitsu” And The Difference Is The Shape Of The Lid.

Use &Amp; Care

• Resin May Ooze Out On The Surface, But This Is A Natural Ingredient And Is Harmless Despite Its Yellowish, Sticky And Stain-Like Appearance. You Can Remove The Stickiness By Wiping It Off With Vinegar Or Ethanol Liquid (Sterilizing Alcohol).
• After Use, The Container Should Be Washed With Hot Water To Remove Any Food Bits, Then Dried With A Cloth In A Cool, Well-Ventilated Place Out Of Direct Sunlight. If The Wood Is Not Dried Properly, It Will Shrink, Causing Cracks And Loosening Of The Copper Ornamentation.
• Ohitsu Should Not Be Used In A Dishwasher.

Background

Yamacoh Co., Ltd. Was Founded In 1972 In Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan. This Area Was Formerly A Post Town Between Edo (Tokyo) And Kyoto During The Edo Period.