{"product_id":"yamacoh-ohitsu-sawara-wooden-rice-container-nosebitsu","title":"Yamacoh Ohitsu Sawara Wooden Rice Container - Nosebitsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ohitsu is a wooden rice container with a lid, traditionally used to keep freshly steamed rice in perfect condition after cooking. Its natural material absorbs excess moisture, leaving the rice light, soft, and well-textured\u003cimg\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis container is handcrafted from Sawara wood, a prized material from the Kiso region, using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Its elegant straight-grain (Masame) pattern and refined copper fittings lend it a timeless sophistication. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its naturally high resin content, Sawara wood stands apart from other species for its excellent water resistance and longevity. These qualities, along with its natural antibacterial properties, make it a trusted material for traditional Japanese kitchen tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Edobitsu” and “Nosebitsu” are variations of the traditional Ohitsu, mainly distinguished by the shape of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIncludes spatula made of beech wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExternal: 240mm dia x H150mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternal: 215mm dia x H115mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLid: 240mm dia x H35mm include handles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, wash the container thoroughly with hot water to remove any food residue, as this can cause black stains. Once washed, drain well, wipe with a dry cloth, and let it dry in a cool, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. If left to dry without wiping off excess moisture, the wood may shrink, leading to cracks and loosening the copper fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamacoh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928219562207,"sku":"8555452S3","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/YamacohOhitsuSawaraWoodenRiceContainer-Nosebitsu4.jpg?v=1777893859","url":"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/yamacoh-ohitsu-sawara-wooden-rice-container-nosebitsu","provider":"Japanese Tools Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}