Suribachi (mortar) Sesame grinding Sesame grinder Yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam) Tororo (grated yam) Tonkatsu sauce Maruhon's standard long-selling suribachi set, boasting the largest share in Japan, is the most popular size for home use, the slightly larger size 8. I've used it a few times, so there's a little bit of wear and tear, but it's basically clean. Founded in Meiji 43 (1910) in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, the town of Mino ware, the long-established kiln "Maruhon Seitosho" has been dedicated to making suribachi for over 100 years. The "suribachi" that inherits the traditional techniques of old, accounts for about 60% of the national production volume. The skilled craftsmen carefully draw the comb teeth, and everything is handmade, making it as beautiful as a chrysanthemum pattern, combining design and functionality. This technology is the reason why it has been loved across generations. Using this suribachi, the texture of the ingredients you grate yourself and the freshly ground sesame flavor are exceptional. Yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam) has a completely different stickiness unless it is grated in a suribachi. The size that is easy to use at home as a general "suribachi" is about size 7 to 8. Depending on the ingredients, size 7 is for about 1-2 people, and size 8 is for 3-4 people, please consider it as a guide. ●Product Specifications● ◆Size: Diameter 24.8 x Height 10.5cm ◆Material: Pottery (Dachi-yaki/Mino ware) ◆Weight: Approximately 1260g ◆Production: Japan ◆Dishwasher safe