New Launch & Redesign: Choose from Two Types! Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Boxes in Triangle and Rectangular Shapes

Taketora, a specialist bamboo materials manufacturer operating as Taketora (managed by Yamagishi Bamboo Materials Co., Ltd.), which has been serving customers since its founding in Meiji 27 (1894) in the bamboo materials and products wholesale industry, has launched a new product in its urushi-finished cedar bento box series: the 'Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Triangle Onigiri)', along with a redesigned, more user-friendly version of the 'Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Rectangular)'.

Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Triangle Onigiri)

https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/cutlery/2lunchbox/be00037

Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Rectangular)

https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/cutlery/2lunchbox/be00031

The newly launched 'Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Triangle Onigiri)' is a small wooden bento box designed precisely to hold triangle-shaped onigiri beautifully. Despite its adorable, palm-sized dimensions, the presence created by the combination of cedar and lacquer is exceptional.

Even with just one onigiri inside, it creates a picturesque scene, enriching your bento experience. Ideal not only as a bento box for young children but also as a snack container, it fits seamlessly into various everyday situations.

Meanwhile, the previously sold 'Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Rectangular)' has been redesigned and relaunched. Previously featuring a double-lid structure with a silicone inner lid, it has now been simplified by removing the inner lid to better highlight the inherent charm of wooden bento boxes.

Furthermore, capacity has increased from the previous approximately 480ml to about 530ml, allowing for more side dishes and rice to be packed. By enhancing practicality while maintaining simplicity, it has become an even more user-friendly bento box for daily use.

What both products share in common is meticulous craftsmanship by skilled artisans. In a workshop filled with the scent of wood, thin strips of cedar are individually bent and shaped, with the joints carefully secured using cherry bark.

Additionally, they are finished using the 'urushi wiping' technique, applying natural lacquer 4–5 times according to the material and season, followed by repeated drying. This time- and labor-intensive process enhances durability while accentuating the beautiful grain of the cedar, creating a deep color tone and a lustrous finish.

Moreover, there is a unique charm to bento boxes made from natural materials—they grow more beloved with use. The grain and color tone of cedar are never identical, each possessing its own rich character. As you continue using it, the texture gradually deepens, and the joy of it evolving into your own personal tool grows. The ability to feel the wisdom and sensibility of the Japanese people, who have lived in harmony with nature—not just efficiency and convenience—is a unique value of wooden bento boxes.

Lunchtime in the midst of a busy day. A bento box is not merely a container; it influences how you spend that time and how you enjoy your meal. A bento box that allows you to feel the scent and touch of wood, the warmth unique to natural materials, brings a special sense of comfort the moment you open the lid. We hope you enjoy your daily mealtime, feeling the warmth of wood and the beauty of handcraftsmanship.

＜Sales Launch and Redesign from Friday, June 12, 2026＞

Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Triangle Onigiri)

Price: 14,850 yen (tax included)

https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/cutlery/2lunchbox/be00037

Urushi-Finished Cedar Bento Box (Rectangular)

Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)

https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/cutlery/2lunchbox/be00031

■ Taketora (Yamagishi Bamboo Materials Co., Ltd.)

Company Name: Taketora, Yamagishi Bamboo Materials Co., Ltd.
Headquarters/Store Location: 913-1 Awa, Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture (Head Office & Main Store)
Representative Director: Yoshiko Yamagishi
Founded: 1894 (Meiji 27)
Capital: 10 million yen
Business Activities: Manufacturing, wholesale, and sales of specialty Tora-dake bamboo and various bamboo crafts, bamboo products, bamboo charcoal, bamboo vinegar, etc.
URL: https://www.taketora.co.jp/
※ Kochi Family Health Management Award 2021
※ Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, Furusato Creation Grand Prize, Reiwa 2nd Year
※ 7th Ministry of the Environment Good Life Award, Regional Branding Category
※ Runner-up, RED BULL BOX CART RACE TOKYO 2019
※ 33rd Kochi Prefecture Local Industry Award, Kochi Prefecture Local Industry Encouragement Prize