Exclusively made for Goenne Japan by Issochi bentwood master Masaji Sosogi , this wood bento box is named UNA-JU, the standard box for the hearty, summer unagi eel rice bento box.  
 
Specialty restaurants would use these boxes to serve grilled eel fish fillet over a bed of rice. The box with lid will be brought to the table and presented to the customer alongside a bowl of miso soup. With it's slightly squarish proportion, it is a great size to be used as bento lunch box for those who prefer a larger portion of food. As Western's food portion may be larger, be sure to check the size before ordering.
 
Carrying a heritage of 400 years, Issochi regional style bento box is made with 2 different kinds of woods (cedar and cypress).  It gives the box a whole different level of natural wood aroma. 
 
The outside is protected with food-safe urethane from wear-and-tear and finger-grease, and brings out the difference of the 2 wood colors.  The inside is left in raw wood finish, retaining the lasting aroma of cedar and cypress.  While helping your food to balance moisture, so rice and bread can stay fluffy.  In addition, the uncoated wood naturally has anti-bacterial properties.
 
Issochi-style bento box is also more hearty and hefty.  Made with 5mm bent hinoki wood, with a 1.5cm thick cedar lid.  This is especially suitable for restaurant use or if you are the heavy-handed kind. 
 
Many would use the box as storage containers. Or use it as sustainable gift box that can be kept and re-use.
 
Proudly hand-made with all local material in rural Issochi by 25th generation artisan Masaji Sosogi.
 
PERSONALIZATION Available. $15 extra. Can include Japanese name translation. Order engraving using separate listing. 
 
* Specification may varies slightly due to the nature of hand-made product. Each item is unique. ** Unlike molded plastics, wood is an organic material, each piece is different, expect to see some natural blemishes, wood grains or marks.