Magewappa Japanese Cedar Bento Box

The faint aroma perfectly complements food especially Japanese cuisine. It especially brings a great ambience when used to present sushi. As a natural material, the lacquer used is very safe and it is recommended to wash this product by hand to maintain its good condition. It may not be dishwasher or microwave safe.

About Magewappa

Magewappa is a traditional crafting technique that has been used for more than four hundred years in Japan (Akita prefecture), which is known as one of the most famous cedars growing districts in Japan. The Cedar Lunch Box is made from carefully selected pieces of thinly shaved cedar which are steamed, bent, and tied up with bark to hold the curves in place which make the grain noticeable and truly a piece of art. Since the Magewappa process does not have a topcoat the bento box cannot be placed in the water and should be whipped clean with a soft damp cloth and should not be used in a dishwasher or microwave oven.

About Japanese Cedar

Japanese Cedar or Cryptomeria japonica is highly fragrant, insect and weather resistant, soft, and low density. Staves, tubs, casks, furniture, and other indoor applications are made from the wood. It’s used for light construction, boxes, veneers, and plywood since it’s easy to saw and season. The wood has a lovely aroma, is a reddish-pink colour, is lightweight yet robust, waterproof, and decay-resistant. It is widely used in Japan for a variety of construction projects, including interior paneling.

The tree is Japan’s national tree, which is widely planted around temples and shrines, with many large, majestic trees dating back centuries. Sargent (1894; The Forest Flora of Japan) described a daimyo (feudal lord) who was unable to donate a stone lantern to the funeral of the shgun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543–1616) at Nikk Tsh-g, but instead requested permission to plant an avenue of sugi so that “future visitors might be protected from the heat of the sun.”

This product is made from a natural resource, if you are concerned about the Japanese Cedar Bento Box or vegetable lacquer smell, at the beginning of use, simply add warm rice to the tray and mix well with a small amount of edible vinegar, and wipe it off. Place it in a well-ventilated place for 2 to 3 days. Liked this product? View our collection of bento boxes.