These are lunch baskets made from “White bamboo”.

This weaving method is often used to make lunch baskets in the Kyūshū(south area of Japan) region.

The White bamboo is made from the Madake bamboo.
The Madake bamboo is then roasted, boiled, or otherwise heat-treated,
then dried in the sun to remove the oils and moisture from the bamboo
and also to bleach its original green color, thus producing the White bamboo.

In fact, it is yellow in color, but in the world of Japanese bamboo crafts, this bamboo is called “White bamboo”.

On this page, we introduce four types of lunch boxes, medium, large, extra large, and large 2-tier type.

The basic construction of all four sizes is the same.

People who make these square baskets from bamboo often specialize in making them.
This is because the way of making them is different from that of round or oval baskets.

The texture of White bamboo goes well with rice balls, sushi, sandwiches, and bread.
The good thing is that it allows for good ventilation and keeps the food inside from getting stuffy.

It is best to put in dry side dishes as much as possible.
Cooking paper, wax paper, plastic wrap, and cloths can be used without worrying about soiling the basket.
For juicy side dishes and fruits, you can place cups or other containers in the basket.

At the end of use, if dirty, rinse with water using a scrub brush or sponge,
drain well, remove the lid, and dry thoroughly.
If the sheet or paper is not almost completely soiled,
it is also sufficient to remove the food crumbs and then leave the lid open to dry well.

If oil gets on the surface, wash with a small amount of detergent and rinse well with water.

As a remote control container to keep out dust.

It can be used not only as a lunch box, but also as a container for small items and tools.
The lid makes it look neat and tidy even if you put stationery, medicines,
and other daily-use items in it and leave it out in the living room.

Please select the size you prefer.

＜Diverse Bamboo Crafts in Kagoshima＞

Kagoshima Prefecture can be said to be a “Bamboo kingdom”
boasting one of the largest bamboo forests in Japan.
Vigorous Madake bamboo and Mōsō bamboo grow in many places.

There is a group of people who have been making bamboo crafts using Madake bamboo for many years.
They are working together to improve their skills and pass them on to new people.

The baskets they make are diverse.
From the traditional basket in southern Japan, to artistic large baskets,
there is no end to their creativity.
We introduce mainly what we can stably supply from among its many products.