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Hinoki Cubic Measure

Name: Hinoki Cubic Measure
SKU: 8144098098057
Price: 30.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

ヒノキ一合枡

A classic Japanese cypress cubic measure from Tochigi Prefecture.

£30 per item

Cubic measures like this were used as standard units of measurement in Japan in the past and are still widely used now. Their name in Japanese, ichigōmasu (一合枡), reflects the volume of rice or sake they can hold — ichigō (一合), which is one tenth of a hitomasu (一升). In metric terms this translates to around 180ml. This standard is still used today with electric rice cookers, where one cup of rice is measured with an ichigōmasu. They are also used as ‘saucers’ for sake cups which are purposely filled until they overflow.

Dishwasher safe.

Size: L8.5 cm x W8.5 cm H5.5 cm

Inner dimensions: L6.5 cm x W6.5 cm x H4.5 cm

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Kantō

関東

The Kantō region is densely populated and home to a third of the country's population. It is centred around the nation's vibrant capital – Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, which has been the cultural, economic and political heart of Japan for centuries. Outside this megacity, there are mountains, onsen and ski resorts, magnificent temple complexes and excellent surfing opportunities within easy reach.

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Matsunoya

松野屋

Founded in 1945, Matsunoya is a wholesaler of miscellaneous household items, or aramono. This term is rarely used in modern times, but it refers to objects such as brooms, dustpans, and kitchen tools – items for daily life found in most Japanese homes. Matsunoya staff travel across Japan to find items lovingly made in small, local factories and farms. The company also produces its own original aramono by working directly with small manufacturers.

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