{"product_id":"tsunoda-seibei-kishu-hinoki-bento-box-s-4","title":"Tsunoda Seibei Kishu Hinoki Bento Box, Type S-4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA one-tier bento box carved from fragrant Kishu hinoki, hand-finished in Wakayama with only about ten made a day; dishwasher safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunoda Seibei makes this bento box from Kishu hinoki, the cypress of Wakayama and one of Japan’s three great cypress varieties. Each box is hollowed out by machine and then finished by hand by skilled craftsmen, about ten a day. Hinoki absorbs moisture, which keeps rice and food fresh and helps it taste good even after it cools, and the wood has natural antibacterial properties. A divider keeps dishes neatly apart so flavors do not mix, and a special nano coating makes the box dishwasher safe. At 7.7 × 3.3 × 2.3 in, it is slim enough for a work bag, and it doubles as a handsome desk organizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsunoda Seibei (Wakayama, Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bento box Type S-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-tier bento box with divider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kishu hinoki (Japanese cypress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7 × 3.3 × 2.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special nano coating; dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollowed by machine and finished by hand in Wakayama; about ten made per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood: color may vary from the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 520 ml (17.6 fl oz), per the maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e TA-Bento-S4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKishu hinoki, one of Japan’s three great cypress varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished in Wakayama, about ten a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivider keeps foods and flavors apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs moisture to keep food fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano coating: dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso works as a desk organizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked lunches of rice, pickles and grilled fish or salads; picnic snacks; or pens, clips and cards on a desk. A distinctive gift for anyone who brings lunch to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups or very liquid dishes: it is a wooden box, not a sealed container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave reheating: it is natural wood (our advice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a large family-size container: it is a single-portion box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Tsunoda Seibei works with Kishu hinoki, the cypress of Wakayama Prefecture and one of Japan’s three great cypress varieties. Each bento box is hollowed by machine and then finished by hand by craftsmen in Wakayama, and only about ten are made a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is dishwasher safe thanks to its nano coating, but for the longest life wash it gently with a soft sponge. Avoid water or detergents hotter than 80 °C (176 °F), alkaline detergents and strong abrasives, which can damage the coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big is the Tsunoda Seibei bento box S-4?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.7 × 3.3 × 2.3 in, a slim single-tier box with a divider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the hinoki bento box dishwasher safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, thanks to a special nano coating; gentle hand washing with a soft sponge extends its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy use hinoki wood for a bento box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHinoki absorbs moisture, keeping food fresh and tasting good even after it cools, and it has natural antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I put soup in the hinoki bento box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not a sealed container, so pack solid foods rather than soups or sauces (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I microwave the Tsunoda Seibei bento box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe advise against it: it is natural wood with a protective coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the hinoki bento box be used for anything else?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it also makes an elegant desk organizer for pens and small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Tsunoda Seibei and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. Applying takes about three minutes, and our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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