Our popular classic-size Japanese wood bento box is now hande-made by the last Hakata bentwood artisan, Tamaki Shibata.  As Artisan Mr. Morita retired from ShibataToku, we initiated discussion withTamaki, and she quickly accepted the invitation.  To her, it is important to continue the heritage of Hakata bentwood craft. 
  
Hakata-style bento box uses premium quality cedar wood grown in Japan.  It is both timelessly iconic and minimally stylish. The box comes with a loose divider so you can portion the box according to your food.  Besides typical Japanese-style lunch set with an assortment of small dishes, this size bento box is perfect for sandwiches, hotdogs, salad, cookies... etc.  Not to mention, shouldn't we all be more earth-friendly and be plastic-free?
 
And who said bento box is only made for food?  Just be creative.  It can be used as storage containers for anything.  
 
Made with finely planed 4mm thick cedar wood with the iconic sakura bark stitching.  The bento box has no coating, the raw cedar wood reatains a very pleasant aroma.  
Food portion is smaller in Japan than in Western culture.  Be sure to check the size before ordering.  
 
Proudly hand-made with local material by Shibata Tamaki in Japan.   (Some manufacturers now outsouce production to China or Vietnam for cheaper material and labor cost. )
 
Join the movement.  Own a piece of authentic history from Hakata.  
 
PERSONALIZATION available.  $15 extra, takes 5-7 days for production.  Please indicate if you want name translated to Japanese as well.  And choose engrave position:  TOP or UNDERSIDE of box lid.  Purchase from 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 knot marks of natural wood.