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Hinoki grown in the Shimanto River basin is spoken of as having much oil content as a characteristic. TOSARYU connects that material characteristic (abundance of oil, good water-shedding) to cutting board function — proposing it as a tool contributing to fast drying, longevity, and maintaining a clean feel.

The feeling that "wooden cutting boards are gentle on knives" has merit in practical terms too. TOSARYU's cutting boards clearly express the gentleness of blade contact (resistance to chipping) as "knife-friendly" — organized into features easy to choose at cooking sites from home to commercial use.

Shape variations are also abundant. Those who want to cut stably with the heaviness of a single board, those who want to easily stand and dry with stand-equipped, those who want lightweight handling — even with the same Shimanto hinoki, designs are made selectable matching the living flow line.

The appeal of wood tools is including care, they "grow." TOSARYU has compiled basic care as materials — water-passing at start of use, washing and drying after use. By understanding the tool's nature and engaging with it, the comfort including aroma and feel lasts long.

Shimanto hinoki — said to have rich oil content and dry fast

Shimanto hinoki has much oil content, and good water-shedding/water-repelling with fast drying — introduced as a characteristic of TOSARYU's cutting boards. Fast drying is also an important point for maintaining the cutting board's clean feel.

Material characteristic with expected antibacterial/anti-mold properties

As a characteristic of Shimanto hinoki, high antibacterial and anti-mold effects are touted. Leveraging the wood's aroma and components, the boards are designed in a direction easy to handle as daily cooking tools.

"Knife-friendly" — gentle on knife edges

In the online shop description, the soft Shimanto hinoki is said to be a "knife-friendly" cutting board with gentle blade contact and less blade chipping. The dry "tap-tap" sound and the low shock transmitted to the hand are also appealing.

Lineup: single board, stand-equipped, lightweight, and more

On the official site, types matched to usage are guided — "Shimanto Hinoki Extreme Single-Board Cutting Board," "Stand-Equipped Cutting Board," "Lightweight Cutting Board," and more. Choose matched to your kitchen storage and drying style.

Carefully guides initial use and daily care

TOSARYU guides — via PDF — basic care for using cutting boards long and cleanly, including lightly wetting both sides before use to create a water film. Because it's a wood tool, small daily habits extend its life.