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Leak-Resistant Bentwood Lunch Box

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$398.10
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Japan's Traditional Bentwood Craft.
Bentwood Lunch Box represents Japanese traditional craftsmanship, with each piece individually handcrafted. Made from Akita cedar, these bent wood lunch boxes utilise the wood's natural moisture-regulating properties to maintain rice at optimal humidity, preserving flavour and ensuring delicious meals even hours later.

Our collaboration with Odate Craft creates magewappa using an innovative two-piece construction for the sides, rather than the traditional single bent board. This enhanced design significantly increases durability, creating a truly ""lifetime"" lunch box built to last.

Size/Specs

Product Name: Wooden container
Material: Main body: Akita cedar / Packing: Silicone rubber
Specifications: Surface coating: Urethane coating
Capacity: Approximately 580ml
Weight: Approximately 140g
Notes: Comes in simple box
Width: Approximately 10.5cm
Depth: 21cm
Height: 6.1cm

Handling Precautions

  • Do not use dishwashers, dryers, or microwaves.
  • Wash with lukewarm water or cold water using a soft sponge with neutral kitchen detergent.
  • Do not soak in hot water for extended periods or wash with hard objects.
  • Avoid soaking and after washing, wipe with a soft dry cloth and store after thorough drying in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
  • Do not scrub with brushes or abrasive powders.
  • Excessive impact may cause damage, so use only for the product's intended purpose.
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes as they may cause coating peeling, deformation, cracking, or damage.
  • As each piece is handcrafted, there are individual variations in color and shape.
  • Stop using if cracks or fissures appear for safety reasons.
  • This is a soft material, so rough handling may cause damage.
  • During use, if the surface coating is scratched hard with chopsticks or similar objects, water stains and other dirt may settle and cause staining, so handle with care.
  • When storing, avoid areas near flames or direct sunlight.

How to use Magewappa to prevent soup from leaking

As a traditional Japanese craft, magewappa are individually handcrafted. Made from Akita cedar, magewappa rice cookers have the moisture-regulating properties of cedar, which helps retain the moisture in the rice and keeps the flavor from escaping, allowing you to eat it deliciously even after a while.

Magewappa (a type of wood used for cooking) that prevents soup from leaking

Until now, magewappa pots were considered unsuitable for carrying soupy side dishes because they could not be fitted with a gasket. However, by making the pot into a precise oval shape, it is now possible to attach a gasket to the underside of the lid, eliminating the worry of soup leaking.

Rice grains do not stick easily and stain-resistant

The inside of the container has been treated to prevent rice grains from sticking, making it easy to handle. It also won't get dirty easily even if you put oily foods or fried rice in it.

Shape that accommodates any contents

The oval-shaped bentwood lunch box has a form that makes it easy to pack ingredients even without dividers, resulting in a well-arranged finished appearance. Enjoy your bentwood lunch box lifestyle with everything from classic side dishes to three-color bento and sandwiches.

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Free international shipping available on qualifying orders. Global shipping from Nara, Japan via DHL. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging (return shipping at customer's expense).

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