{"title":"Yohaku Mokkosha","description":"\u003cp\u003eYohaku Mokkosha is a small woodworking studio in Ueno, Gunma, making wooden tableware from Japanese domestic timber with traditional lathe-turning techniques — from log to finished bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yohaku-mokkosha-ishizue-wooden-bowl","title":"ISHIZUE Wooden Bowl: Zelkova Soup \u0026 Rice Bowl | YOHAKU MOKKOSHA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lathe-turned zelkova bowl for soup, rice or anything you like\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-22-1.webp\" alt=\"ISHIZUE wooden bowls with miso soup\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece of natural wood has its own character, so the shape is kept simple. \u003cstrong\u003eYohaku Mokkosha\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small woodworking studio in the mountains of Ueno, Gunma, turns these bowls from Japanese zelkova (\u003ci\u003ekeyaki\u003c\/i\u003e) using traditional lathe techniques — handling every step from the log to the finished bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile\u003c\/b\u003e — most often used for miso soup, but just as good as a rice bowl or for salads, yogurt and small dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComfortable with hot food\u003c\/b\u003e — wood doesn't conduct heat easily, so it stays pleasant to hold even with hot soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy care\u003c\/b\u003e — finished with a clear urethane coating that is easy to look after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo shapes\u003c\/b\u003e — 01 is slightly sharp and easy to hold; 02 is simple and suits any table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/b\u003e — every bowl shows different grain and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo shapes to choose from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-2201-07.webp\" alt=\"ISHIZUE 01 zelkova wooden bowl with a slightly sharp, easy-to-hold shape\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eISHIZUE 01\u003c\/b\u003e — a slightly sharp shape that is easy to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-2201-08.webp\" alt=\"ISHIZUE 02 zelkova wooden bowl with a simple rounded shape\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eISHIZUE 02\u003c\/b\u003e — a simple shape that goes well with any table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy either one as a soup bowl, rice bowl or small serving bowl — however you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-22-4.webp\" alt=\"Zelkova wooden bowl with yogurt and fruit\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional technique, carried on by a young craftsman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-2201-05.webp\" alt=\"Yohaku Mokkosha craftsman turning a wooden bowl on a lathe\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by a strong wish to become a woodworker, the young maker moved deep into the mountains of Gunma. After learning lathe turning (\u003ci\u003ehikimono\u003c\/i\u003e) from a certified traditional craftsman, the maker set up an independent studio. Their sense and passion, combined with traditional technique, gave birth to ISHIZUE — a simple bowl filled with careful details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom log to bowl, all in one studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-2201-04.webp\" alt=\"Cutting a log into blanks at Yohaku Mokkosha\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYohaku Mokkosha uses only Japanese and local timber, and makes everything in-house from log to finished product — rare in an industry where imported wood and divided labor are the norm. Drying the logs, sawing, forging the cutting tools, rough turning, finish turning and coating are all done with care by the studio itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-22-3.webp\" alt=\"Rough-turned bowl blanks drying at Yohaku Mokkosha\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWood grown in nature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood is a living thing. The place and climate where a tree grew over many years, and even contact with animals, leave their traces — fine or wide growth rings, color, small knots and marks — even within the same species. Like people, every tree has its own character, so each bowl is truly one of a kind. We hope you enjoy its individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine growth rings\u003c\/b\u003e — trees grow faster in warm, sunny places, so a bowl with fine rings may come from a tree that grew somewhere cold or shady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight and dark tones\u003c\/b\u003e — the outer wood is pale and the core is darker, so a bowl with both may be cut from between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall knots\u003c\/b\u003e — these form where the trunk grew around a small branch, perhaps one that broke off along the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarks and color variation\u003c\/b\u003e — older trees develop marks more easily; a richly varied bowl is proof of an old tree that withstood nature for many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Yohaku Mokkosha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small woodworking studio in Ueno, Gunma, making wooden tableware and kitchen and interior goods with traditional lathe-turning techniques. \"The food is the star — but the margin (\u003ci\u003eyohaku\u003c\/i\u003e) a bowl provides brings the food to life, and the story behind it makes meals more enjoyable.\" Through their bowls, they hope to make your everyday life a little better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigns:\u003c\/b\u003e ISHIZUE 01 \/ ISHIZUE 02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. ø11 cm × H7.2 cm (ø4.3 × H2.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWood:\u003c\/b\u003e zelkova (keyaki), Japanese timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e clear urethane coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade by:\u003c\/b\u003e Yohaku Mokkosha, Ueno, Gunma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs natural wood, the grain and pattern differ on every bowl. Knots or decay that could affect use are removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in an oven or microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a soft sponge and dish soap. Do not use a dishwasher, hard sponges or metal scourers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave food in the bowl or soak it in water for long periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid biting the rim or dropping it — the wood may crack or chip, and the coating may scratch or peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between 01 and 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the shape: 01 is slightly sharp and easy to hold, 02 is a simple rounded shape. Both are the same size and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I put hot soup in it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Wood doesn't conduct heat easily, so the bowl stays comfortable to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dishwasher or microwave safe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Please wash by hand with a soft sponge, and don't use it in a microwave or oven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"ISHIZUE 01","offer_id":67737637191759,"sku":"yoh-2201-01","price":5280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"ISHIZUE 02","offer_id":67737637224527,"sku":"yoh-2201-02","price":5280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/yoh-2201-s01.jpg?v=1792151670"}],"url":"https:\/\/nihon-iimonoya-global.com\/en-tw\/collections\/yohaku-mokkosha.oembed","provider":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}