Ohitsu Rice Chest is a great tool for serving rice and for making rice tastier, it removes excess heat and steam of freshly cooked rice. Since electric rice cooker became an essential item in every household in Japan the custom of using Ohitsu became less common but it is becoming popular again among "rice lovers". These Ohitsu rice chests are made from Sawara cypress, the natural wood absorbs extra moisture from the freshly cooked rice while keeping it warm and delicious. The rice chests is not only functional but also provides a beautiful way to present and serve rice at the table. [SHORTDESCRIPTION] Available in 2 sizes: Small / 2 Go (2 rice measuring cups) and Medium / 3 Go Measurements: [Small / 2 Go] φ18cm × H12.5cm 360ml [Medium / 3 Go] φ20.5cm x H14cm 540ml Materials: Kiso Sawara cypress straight grain, Copper Made in Nagano prefecture, Japan
