Basket weaving in the Iwadeyama area of Miyagi began as a samurai side craft during the Edo period. Shinodake bamboo—a supple and fine bamboo native to northern Japan—is most renowned in Miyagi but has long been used by artisans in other regions as well. Light, smooth, and beautifully woven, Shinodake baskets have been valued in everyday life for washing and serving vegetables, reflecting the quiet craftsmanship rooted in Japan’s traditions.