Wood‑grain Flower Shaped Bento Box

This magewappa bento box, made by Odate Kougeisha, takes on the shape of a flower when it is unfolded for use. Just by placing it on the table, you can add color to your table.

It is divided into four compartments, making it perfect for packing side dishes of different flavors. Fill it with appetizers, fruits, sweets, etc., to create a table setting that will delight guests at home parties and other events. It can also be used as a small container, so you can put accessories and other items in it.

It is a traditional handicraft designated by the national government that utilizes the uniform and beautiful grain of Akita cedar. It is a masterpiece of craftsmanship with a bright and elegant texture, lightweight, yet strong and resilient. You can also enjoy the subtle scent of cedar.

Odate Kougei's bento boxes are coated with urethane, so they can be used for oily or strongly colored foods. It can be used for fried food, tomato pasta, or anything else. After use, they can be washed thoroughly with dishwashing detergent.

Odate Kougeisha

Odate Kougeisha is one of the oldest makers of magewappa—traditional Japanese wood-bending crafts. Originating from Odate City, Akita Prefecture, magewappa has a history of 1,300 years. The magewappa crafts of Odate Kougeisha are carefully made with time and care, shaped one-by-one by craftspeople using traditional techniques that have been unchanged for generations.

Odate Magewappa

Odate magewappa is a Japanese wood-bending technique that has been carried on in Odate City, Akita Prefecture for 1,300 years. In the late 17th century, it developed as a side job for the lower class samurai of downtown Odate Castle. In 1980, Odate's magewappa was officially designated as a traditional Japanese craft, the only kind to receive this distinction among all magewappa crafts in Japan.