{"product_id":"ik00102","title":"MIYAJIMA KOGEI |  Round Handle Round Ladle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08306.jpg?v=1762492366\"\u003eMIYAJIMA KOGEI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"124\"\u003eMIYAJIMA KOGEI has been crafting wooden tools in Miyajima, Hiroshima, for over 130 years. Inheriting the legacy of the \"Miyajima Shamoji\"—a ladle believed to \"scoop up happiness\"—this workshop has long been a familiar and cherished presence for the local community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"212\"\u003eWhile honoring their heritage of meticulous handwork, they create reliable tools that harmonize with modern life, designed to be used and loved for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC09843_051bb055-09cc-45b2-9a8f-1f334e9ace38.jpg?v=1762492365\"\u003eRound Handle Round Ladle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"227\"\u003eThe \"Round Handle Round Ladle\" features a rounded head that gently scoops up fluffy, warm rice. In Miyajima, it is common to refer to rice paddles as \"shakushi\" (ladles), a tradition stemming from the famous Miyajima Shamoji. Its symmetrical shape makes it comfortable for anyone to handle, regardless of their dominant hand, becoming a natural part of daily mealtimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"472\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08184.jpg?v=1762492366\" alt=\"\"\u003eThe Joy of Aging: Mountain Cherry Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"140\"\u003eThe wood used is mountain cherry (Yamazakura) grown in northern Hiroshima. Its ideal balance of hardness and elasticity makes it resistant to warping—a perfect material for a tool meant to last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eOver time, mountain cherry develops a reddish hue and a calm, deep patina. I love watching its character grow and evolve with every touch in my daily kitchen routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"397\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"397\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08244_127cdca9-e68a-432c-9a32-c29faad45d2c.jpg?v=1762492366\" alt=\"\"\u003eA Soft and Silky Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eThe true allure of MIYAJIMA KOGEI is, above all, its \"smoothness\". This unforgettable touch is born from the artisan’s dedication to repeated carving and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eBy moving through many grits of sandpaper, from coarse to fine, the wood achieves a moist, gentle luster that is hard to believe for an unpainted finish. It is a texture that rests naturally and comfortably in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amenoie.jp\/blogs\/diary\/vol-50\" style=\"display: block; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 24px 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-decoration: none; color: #2a2f36; background: #f8f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Visiting the Birthplace of Miyajima Ladles\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08188.jpg?v=1762492366\" style=\"display: block; width: 110px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; opacity: .7;\"\u003eDiary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eVisiting the Birthplace of Miyajima Ladles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe masterful skill behind that smooth texture. I witnessed the production process with my own eyes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"402\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC09748.jpg?v=1762492804\"\u003eCompanion Piece: Round Handle Angled Ladle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eThe \"Round Handle Angled Ladle\" from the same series is perfect for when you want to mix rice with a \"cutting\" motion. The slightly angled surface transfers the power of your hand directly, making it effortless and satisfying to prepare vinegared rice or mixed rice dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"402\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"402\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"株式会社宮島工芸製作所","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50969575719233,"sku":null,"price":1320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC09811.jpg?v=1762493645","url":"https:\/\/amenoie.jp\/en\/products\/ik00102","provider":"アメノイエ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}