Takemoto Mokuhako Ten Komekura 5kg Rice Storage Box

This is a new, unused item.
I have included photos of any areas where the wood is slightly chipped or might be of concern.
I believe these are natural characteristics of the wood.

Photo 7 shows the top part.
I thought the wood might be cracked, but it might be joined together.
Please be aware of this if it concerns you.

This is a rice dispenser made entirely of paulownia wood by Takeshi, a joiner and box craftsman, without using nails or plastic. Made from paulownia, which is excellent for humidity control and insect repellent, it can store rice in delicious condition. It dispenses one go of rice at a time, so there's no need for measuring, making it very convenient.

Paulownia wood has the characteristic of maintaining humidity around 60% regardless of the season, preventing rice from deteriorating. Paulownia wood has also been used to protect and store valuable items from insects, such as in kimono chests, and has excellent insect repellent properties.

When you pull the knob forward, one go of rice is dispensed into the drawer. The inside of the rice dispenser is sloped so that you can dispense the last grain of rice. The drawer where the rice collects has a deliberate gap of about 5mm on each side, a fine detail to prevent rice from getting stuck.

Capacity: For 5kg. External dimensions (approx.): Width 23 x Depth 43 x Height 33 cm, Weight (approx.): 2 kg. Manufacturing: Japan (Toyama Prefecture).

This product uses high-quality natural paulownia wood from overseas. Therefore, there may be individual differences in wood grain and color. Instead of nails, tape and glue that have been confirmed for safety are used.