Collection: Ohitsu, Rice Storage & Cookware

An ohitsu is a traditional Japanese wooden container for freshly cooked rice. The wood regulates moisture, so the rice stays plump with each grain separate, and it doesn’t turn soggy. Ohitsu are often made from hinoki, which is naturally antibacterial, making it a hygienic way to store rice.

They are used throughout Japan, from sushi restaurants, where a large ohitsu sits beside the chef, to home kitchens, where a smaller one holds the evening’s rice. This collection also includes storage boxes for uncooked rice and donabe rice cookers.