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Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)

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¥22,000
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Next-morning rice, as perfect as freshly cooked.

I use rice cooked the night before for my daily bento.
"I want the next day's rice to taste just as good as when it's freshly cooked."
Prompted by the purchase of a new magewappa (bentwood) bento box, I found myself longing for exactly that. This led me to welcome Ryobian's 2-go ohitsu (wooden rice container) into my home.
Previously, I would wrap leftover rice in plastic film for storage. However, as a two-person household that cooks two go of rice to finish by the following day, this compact size perfectly suits our rhythm of life.

 

The secret to this next-morning deliciousness lies in the unvarnished finish, which takes full advantage of the Akita cedar's natural moisture-regulating properties.
By transferring the freshly cooked rice into the ohitsu at night, the bare wood gently absorbs excess moisture, achieving an exquisite balance. When packing it into a bento box the next morning, it is never dry, and each grain retains a pleasantly plump and chewy texture.
Cooling down slowly draws out the rice's inherent sweetness and umami, resulting in a luxurious flavor that rivals freshly cooked rice.
A flavor so profound that it makes even this small bit of effort feel endearing—it truly enriches my time in the kitchen every morning.

Basic Specifications

Artisan: Ryobian / Odate, Akita
Dimensions: Approx. 190 × 105 mm / Capacity: 1,600 ml
Material: Akita Cedar (Unvarnished)

Microwave: ×
Dishwasher: ×
Oven: ×

Handling Precautions

As each piece is handcrafted from natural wood, no two are exactly alike. Please embrace the unique variations in wood grain and color, keeping in mind that the item you receive may differ slightly from the photographs.

After use, please wash gently with a mild detergent and a soft sponge. Allow it to air dry naturally in a dish rack, and store it in a well-ventilated, shaded place to help the wood breathe and age beautifully.

Regarding gift wrapping

Gift wrapping is available for 390 yen (tax included) per item.
Please select "Would you like gift wrapping?" below the "Add to Cart" button on each product page.
If you have selected multiple items and would like each to be wrapped individually, please purchase the necessary number of gift wrappings.
If you would like items to be wrapped together, please specify this in the "Notes" section of your cart, and we will accommodate your request.

Delivery Information

Shipping Lead Times

Normally, your selected items will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
In some cases, such as during busy periods or when extra care is needed for inspection and packaging, it may take a little longer. However, all orders will be dispatched within a maximum of 7 business days.

Should there be a delay beyond the usual timeframe, we will contact you via email in advance.
We will also send a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number as soon as your items have been dispatched.

*Please note that each separate order is shipped as a separate package.
Due to our system, we are unable to consolidate multiple orders after they have been placed. We appreciate your understanding.

 

Scheduled Delivery (Japan Domestic Only)

Please note: Date and time specification is available ONLY for shipping addresses within Japan.

For international orders, your items will be shipped as soon as they are ready, and we are unable to accept specific delivery date or time requests.

[For Domestic Shipping Within Japan]
For orders placed by 12:00 PM (JST) on business days, the order will be processed on the same day. You may select a delivery date starting from 3 days after your order date.
If you prefer the earliest possible delivery, please leave the date unspecified, and we will ship your items as soon as they are ready.

<Available Time Slots for Domestic Shipping>
You may choose from the following periods (all times in JST):
  • Morning, 14:00–16:00, 16:00–18:00, 18:00–20:00, 19:00–21:00

*Please note that time-specific delivery may not be available for certain remote islands or mountainous regions within Japan.
Additionally, for areas that require more days for delivery, we may not be able to meet your requested date. In such cases, we will contact you in advance.

*For large items such as furniture, scheduled delivery is not available as they require specialized shipping services. We appreciate your understanding.

*During peak seasons in Japan—such as the New Year holidays, Obon (mid-August), or seasonal gift-giving periods (Ochugen in July and Oseibo in December)—date and time specifications may be temporarily unavailable due to high courier volumes.

Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)
Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)
Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)
Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)
Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)
Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)
Ryobian Unvarnished Ohitsu (2-Go)