{"product_id":"ik00108","title":"MIYAJIMA KOGEI | Standard 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\/DSC09838_36ba1e69-22bf-45e6-a058-3d0fe76fd985.jpg?v=1762492365\"\u003eStandard Ladle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eAs its name suggests, this piece is truly the \"best of both worlds\"—combining the functions of a ladle and a serving scoop. Its distinctive, slightly shallow surface allows it to serve soups, flip ingredients, or mix everything together with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"255\"\u003eBy integrating the movements of scooping, flipping, and mixing into a single tool, it brings a seamless flow to my cooking. It is a versatile and dependable partner in any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"227\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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. It is a wooden tool that matures with every touch in my daily kitchen routine, allowing me to enjoy its evolving character.\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\/DSC09839_0fd827f6-4243-4263-b850-4fc256cd686d.jpg?v=1762492365\"\u003ePremium Right-Angle Ladle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eFor making stews or hearty soups, I also highly recommend the \"Premium Right-Angle Ladle.\" The handle is slightly bent, allowing it to hook perfectly onto the rim of the pot—a small but thoughtful detail that solves the common dilemma of where to place your ladle while cooking.\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\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC09793.jpg?v=1762492366\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wooden tools from MIYAJIMA KOGEI each have their own shape and purpose, yet they all quietly support my daily life in the kitchen. I hope you find your own favorite to accompany your culinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"株式会社宮島工芸製作所","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50969574408513,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC09800.jpg?v=1762493089","url":"https:\/\/amenoie.jp\/en\/products\/ik00108","provider":"アメノイエ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}