Kagoshima Prefecture is known as a “bamboo kingdom,” with one of the largest bamboo forest areas in Japan.
Roughly half of these forests are made up of thick, vigorous Moso bamboo.

Because Moso bamboo has dense, hard walls, it takes a great deal of effort to split it into thin strips.
As a result, it is most commonly used for making kitchen tools like bamboo spatulas or cutlery such as spoons.

Woven items such as baskets and strainers are typically made from Madake bamboo.
Compared to Moso, Madake has thinner walls, making it much easier to produce long, thin strips.
In other words, it is well suited for preparing materials used in basket weaving.

This is a handled storage basket made from white bamboo—
green Madake that has been heat-treated and sun-dried to remove its natural oils and color.
It is sized to fit A4 paper.

When placed horizontally, A4-size paper fits perfectly inside this basket.

Please avoid lifting the basket by only one handle or by the rim, as this may cause uneven strain.
When storing it, you can fold the handles down to keep the basket looking neat.

This white bamboo basket fits A4-sized items laid horizontally and is easy to carry.

Its pale tone blends beautifully not only with traditional Japanese interiors,
but also with rooms featuring wooden flooring or white walls.

It’s also recommended as a magazine rack for holding newspapers or magazines.

And it could even work well as a casual basket bag for outings.
Enjoy using it in all kinds of settings.

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.