Premium Seiro Steamer — Hinoki Cypress
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The moment of steaming becomes a special experience
These top-quality steamers are individually crafted by artisans in Gifu using cypress and wild cherry wood harvested in Japan.
Width / depth: 240 mm
Height: 150 mm (lid and body combined)
Recommended steaming ring size: 27 cm
Made in: Gifu Prefecture
Japanese materials
- Body and lid: hinoki cypress
- Binding: yamazakura cherry wood
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Customer Reviews
Translated from Japanese
It was larger than I expected, so I can steam enough for several people at once.
Steaming beats boiling everything, and I'm reluctant to over-rely on the microwave, so I bought this. Compared with the seiro I used before, the aroma is lovely. I'd love to see a size smaller in the lineup.
The artisans' craftsmanship sealed the purchase. It's great being able to fit plenty of ingredients at once.
Experience
Steaming becomes a moment worth savoring
Tashinam’s Japanese hinoki seiro is a masterpiece, uncompromising in materials, cooking performance, and craftsmanship.
The beauty of domestic timber woven from Japanese hinoki cypress and yamazakura cherry; hinoki’s humidity control that steams food to plump perfection; and the careful handwork of Gifu artisans.
Together, they turn the simple act of steaming into an experience filled with aroma and delight.
1. Generous use of Japanese materials
A masterpiece made generously from Japanese materials: hinoki cypress and yamazakura cherry
The Tashinam Japanese hinoki seiro stands apart from the common Chinese-made bamboo seiro.
It combines Japanese timber and is made by bentwood artisans in Gifu Prefecture.
The body is made of Japanese hinoki cypress — fine-grained, dense, and highly durable. The wood settles in beautifully with use, a material you can cherish across generations.
A once-in-a-lifetime seiro, possible only by hand
Premium Japanese hinoki, used generously
Hinoki is the finest wood used for seiro, superior in durability, water resistance, and antibacterial properties.
With its dense grain and high water resistance, proper care will keep it in service for many years.
At the same time, hinoki’s dense fibers make it difficult to work — a beautiful bentwood finish is impossible without a master artisan’s skill. That is precisely why it is rare, and valuable.
For the binding that supports the structure, we use robust, red-tinged yamazakura cherry wood, uniting strength and design.
By giving each material its own role, we pursue the completeness of a single work of craft — not just a cooking tool. (* The bamboo used in the lid mesh is sourced from China.)
2. Why steaming with hinoki changes the dish
Plump and fragrant — the exquisite steaming only hinoki delivers.
Hinoki’s greatest properties are its moisture control and low thermal conductivity.
Food doesn’t turn soggy; it steams up plump and tender, keeping its grain and fiber intact.
Fish, root vegetables, cuts of meat — even thick or fatty ingredients steam up tender and aromatic thanks to these properties.
Then there’s the moment you lift the lid: the fresh scent of hinoki that fills the air not only lifts the flavor of the food, it wraps the whole table in a special atmosphere.
Not mere cooking — the steaming itself becomes the experience.
A comparison with bamboo seiro makes the difference easy to see.
Where bamboo seiro are largely limited to flour-based dishes like dim sum and steamed buns, Tashinam’s Japanese hinoki seiro handles a wide range — fish, meat, root vegetables, dishes with thickness and fat.
And the pleasant hinoki aroma rising the moment you lift the lid elevates the dish and turns the table itself into a special experience.
3. A commitment to MADE IN JAPAN
Shaped one by one by Japanese bentwood artisans.
Tashinam’s Japanese hinoki seiro is crafted by master artisans using Japan’s bentwood techniques, best known from magewappa.
Bending the wood, shaving it, binding it with cherry bark — every step is done by hand, and a single piece demands enormous time and effort.
A seiro born this way brings gentle warmth and quiet presence to the kitchen.
With use, the wood grain settles, the aroma mellows, and it grows into a tool that lives alongside you.
Made in
Gifu Prefecture
The “Select Seiro — Japanese Hinoki” is shaped and crafted one by one by bentwood artisans in Gifu, Japan.
STORY
Development story
What led me to found Tashinam was an encounter with Japanese magewappa.
The traditional craft of bending, binding, and shaping wood creates a supreme experience felt with all five senses.
Because it is made from rare materials — Japanese hinoki and yamazakura — and by careful artisan handwork, only about 100–200 sets can be sold per year. We hope you’ll see that scarcity as part of its value.
SIZE
About the size
Width / depth: 240mm
Height: 150mm (lid + body)
Recommended steaming plate size: 27cm
Large enough for about three steamed buns — a good size for dishes serving 2–3 people.
For stable use with an aluminum steaming plate, we recommend the Hokuriku Alumi Chinese seiro stand, 27cm size.
(An aluminum steaming plate is not included and must be purchased separately.)
Likewise, choose a pot 1–2cm larger than the seiro.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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We kindly ask that you do not use a dishwasher.
The high heat and drying cycle can cause the wood to crack or warp. We recommend hand-washing with a brush and air-drying.
When using it for the first time, lightly wetting it with water before placing it over steam helps the wood settle in.
Always moistening the entire seiro with water before use prevents scorching and cracking.
The Tashinam seiro is 24 cm in diameter. For stable use, we recommend a 27 cm aluminum steaming ring when using one together.
Likewise, choose a pot 1–2 cm larger than the seiro.
After washing, wipe off the moisture well with a cloth and dry it in the shade in a well-ventilated spot. Direct sunlight or hot-air drying can cause warping and cracking. Putting it away only after it is completely dry prevents mold.
If the mold is mild, wipe it off with vinegar water (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water), rinse with water, and dry thoroughly. If it doesn't come off easily, sand lightly with fine-grit sandpaper. If there is black mold or it covers a wide area, please stop using the seiro for hygiene reasons.
It is important never to leave it soaking in water for long periods, and to always dry it after use. Check the wood surface regularly, and if it becomes fuzzy, smooth it lightly with sandpaper — it will serve you across generations.
A wooden seiro offers the warmth and fragrance unique to natural materials, but if stored while still damp it can develop mold. After washing, wipe off the moisture with a cloth, let it dry completely in a well-ventilated spot, and only then put it away.
We will ship within approximately 5 business days after payment is confirmed (excluding Okinawa and remote islands).
When your order ships, a shipping notification with a tracking number will be sent to your email address, so you can check the delivery status.
Your order will be shipped in the shortest possible time.
As a rule, cancellations after ordering for customer convenience, as well as returns and exchanges of this product, cannot be accepted.
If the product is defective, please contact us via the inquiry form within 7 days of the product's arrival.