【Recommended for Rice Farmers】 This is a brand new, unused 3kg kiri (paulownia wood) rice container, persimmon tannin-dyed. The new rice harvest has finally begun! Recommended for those who want to enjoy delicious rice for a long time. This is a genuine, handcrafted "kiri rice container" made by artisans. It's completely different from the cheap, thin, and gap-filled kiri rice containers sold at home centers and shopping sites. The material, feel, and processing method are completely different. Kiri excels at regulating humidity. Therefore, the humidity inside the rice container is kept constant. There's no need to put it in the refrigerator. Also, rice oxidizes and deteriorates when exposed to air, but this rice container has almost no gaps, preventing the entry of pests and reducing exposure to air, thereby slowing down oxidation and deterioration, allowing you to enjoy delicious rice for longer. In other words, it's possible to preserve the deliciousness of the autumn's new rice harvest. ●Size Width 20cm x Depth 30cm x Height 13cm (approx. 15cm including knob) Body: Kiri (Paulownia wood) Capacity: 3kg Handle: Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) *5kg containers are also available. ●Thickness of Boards Lid: 2cm Body: 1.5cm ●Shipping Sagawa Express (Free Shipping) ●Options Kiri one-go measuring cup & kiri leveling board + 1500 yen ●Painting Persimmon tannin dyeing What is persimmon tannin? Persimmon tannin is a liquid made by crushing unripe green persimmons, squeezing out the juice, and fermenting and aging it. It has waterproof and preservative effects, and has been used since ancient times to coat wooden tools and agricultural tools, as well as Japanese umbrellas, fans, and lacquerware. This utilizes the preservative and waterproof properties of persimmon tannin when dried. In recent years, it has been re-evaluated as a measure against sick house syndrome because it provides insect repellent and preservative effects, as well as waterproofing, when applied to wood in houses. In fact, it is also used in important cultural properties. ●Accessories Instruction manual #RiceContainer #KiriRiceContainer #3kg #PersimmonTannin #Kiri #Koshihikari #NewRice #Keyakizaka