Ishikyu X Akitsu - Hinoki Onigiri Mold Double

JPY 3,980

Handcrafted in Kaminyu Village, a small mountain community in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, this traditional onigiri mold is made from locally sourced Japanese hinoki cypress.

For generations, the forests surrounding Kaminyu have provided timber for everyday tools and household items. Hinoki is prized throughout Japan for its gentle fragrance, natural antibacterial properties, and beautiful grain, making it an ideal material for food preparation.

Designed to create a perfectly shaped single onigiri, this mold brings a simple and timeless ritual into the kitchen. Lightly wet the mold, fill with warm rice and your favourite filling, and press to form a beautifully shaped rice ball with ease.

Whether preparing a quick lunch or sharing a meal with family and friends, this handcrafted mold celebrates the enduring connection between Japanese woodworking and daily life.

Handcrafted in Kaminyu Village, a small mountain community in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, this traditional onigiri mold is made from locally sourced Japanese hinoki cypress.

For generations, the forests surrounding Kaminyu have provided timber for everyday tools and household items. Hinoki is prized throughout Japan for its gentle fragrance, natural antibacterial properties, and beautiful grain, making it an ideal material for food preparation.

Designed to create a perfectly shaped single onigiri, this mold brings a simple and timeless ritual into the kitchen. Lightly wet the mold, fill with warm rice and your favourite filling, and press to form a beautifully shaped rice ball with ease.

Whether preparing a quick lunch or sharing a meal with family and friends, this handcrafted mold celebrates the enduring connection between Japanese woodworking and daily life.

[BEFORE USE]

This rice ball mold is made from domestically produced cypress wood and is

unpainted. Please avoid using it in dishwashers, dish dryers, microwave ovens, or

conventional ovens. Also, after use, please dry it in a well-ventilated place as much

as possible.

[HOW TO USE]

You can easily make onigiri at home. First, lightly wet the mold so the rice doesn’t

stick. Next, fill it with seasoned rice, make a small indentation in the center, and add

your filling. Cover with more rice, then press firmly using wet hands or a wet rice

scoop. Carefully remove from the mold and wrap with nori to finish.