Bamboo Spatula

These lightweight cooking spatulas are made from susudake, or soot bamboo—smoked to enhance its strength and durability. Based on your cooking needs, choose between slotted or solid spatula variations—or select both for a well-rounded kitchen.

One corner of the spatula is rounded while the other forms a slightly acute angle, making it easy to stir ingredients while reaching every corner of a pan or bowl. The tapered edge makes it easy to scrape up the delicious browned bits at the bottom of a pan. Safe to use with nonstick or Teflon-coated pans, these spatulas are ideal for everyday use. 

The slotted version features a round hole in the center that helps release excess moisture and oil during cooking. This functional detail reduces stickiness while maintaining ease of use.

Susudake is not only strong and long-lasting but also naturally resistant to insects and mold. With continued use, the material gains a smooth, familiar feel in the hand—one of the many pleasures of using natural bamboo tools in the kitchen.

Nanpu Kougei

Nanpu Kougei is a maker of bamboo crafts based in Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture—a place of lush greenery and stretches of coastline. The company carries forward the region’s deep connection to this traditional material through time-honored techniques, as they aim to establish Oita as a leading name in Japan’s bamboo industry.

Using only locally sourced bamboo, Nanpu Kougei creates functional items such as bento boxes and strainer trays—each one carefully handwoven to suit everyday use.

Beppu Bamboo Craft

Beppu Bamboo Craft is characterized by henso, the traditional technique of weaving and assembling flat bamboo strips to form intricate shapes. Designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1979, it includes eight fundamental weaving techniques. By combining these methods, over 200 different patterns can be created.

Originating in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, this craft reflects a legacy of meticulous handwork. Each piece has a unique charm that grows with time—the color deepens, the sheen emerges, and the joy of long use becomes part of the experience. Their warmth and character bring comfort just by being nearby.