Wood‑grain Plum Blossom Shaped Bento Box

This is a Magewappa bento box in the shape of a plum blossom by Odate Kougeisha. The beauty of the wood and the warmth of the Japanese style are heartily conveyed.

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.

The two-tiered design allows for compact storage and ease of use when carrying. It can be used with just one layer or two layers. It is also useful as a serving item for snacks or confectionaries on a party table!
It can also be used as a small container, so you can put accessories and other items in it.

It also has the advantage of absorbing moisture to keep cooked rice tasty, and you can enjoy the subtle scent of cedar.

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.