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Bento&co | The Bento Shop - Meiji Bento

Meiji Bento

6,300 JPY

The Meiji Bento box is the new addition to our collection of finely crafted, geniuine wooden bento boxes that includes the Kyo Bento box, the Edo Bento box and the Nara Bento box. 

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The Meiji Bento box is a beautiful, two tier bento box. It is made of wood from the harigiri (kaloponax) tree called "sen". The slightly open grain of the wood and the warm reddish-brown color adds to its natural charm. 

The Meiji Bento box is hand made by a skilled artisan in Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture, an area known for wooden boxes. The box is finished with food grade polyurethane to show off the wood to its best advantage. 

This box is named after the Meiji period, a period of great change and upheaval which lead to the birth of modern Japan. 

This product is made of wood cut long before the 11 March 2011, in an area far from the Fukushima nuclear plant. This product and others from this maker are absolutely not dangerous. Safety is our first concern, and we continue to support these artisans in this difficult time.

Features 

Total capacity: 600 ml (300 ml per tier), slightly smaller than the Edo Bento box.  There is a matching wooden lid, and one T-shaped internal wooden divider. 

Dimensions: 17 cm long x 7.8 cm wide x 8 cm high (6.7" x 3" x 3.1"). 

We recommend using a furoshiki wrapping cloth for wrapping and transporting this bento box. 

The Meiji Bento Box comes wrapped in Japanese washi paper and packaged in a beautiful presentation box - perfect for gift giving. 

Composition and care 

100% wood, with a food grade polyurethane finish. 

Not microwave, oven or dishwasher safe! Hand wash only using cold or lukewarm water and a mild dishwashing detergent if needed. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not leave soaking in water. Oils that may leech from your food just deepen the color of the wood. With proper care, this box is sure to become a treasured family heirloom. 

Made in Fukushima, Japan.

Please read through the Terms and Conditions of Sale and Shipping and Delivery pages prior to placing an order. The import of a product from Japan may be subject to taxes and to custom fees in the country of delivery.


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