Kirin
Crafted from sustainably sourced Japanese hinoki, Kirin manaita combine timeless tradition with purposeful everyday use.
Handmade cutting boards from Japan
Manaita: Sustainable Japanese Wooden Cutting Boards
Made from sustainably sourced Japanese hinoki, Kirin cutting boards are gentle on knives, naturally aromatic, and crafted to bring elegance and tradition into everyday cooking.
Japanese Cutting Boards
Japanese Cutting Boards
More about Kirin Manaita
Kirin, Shiga Prefecture
Kirin is a small Japanese artisanal workshop dedicated exclusively to the craft of Manaita.
Based in Shiga Prefecture, in central Japan, the workshop operates in close connection with nature, traditional craftsmanship, and the rhythm of seasonal cycles.
By focusing solely on cutting boards, the artisans at Kirin have refined every detail over time, from proportions and thickness to surface finish, creating tools trusted by both home cooks and professional kitchens.
Japanese Hinoki, responsibly sourced
Kirin manaita are made from Japanese Hinoki wood, sourced through seasonal and sustainable forestry practices in the Kansai region.
The wood is naturally air-dried and carefully selected to ensure long-term stability, resistance to warping, and consistent performance.
Hinoki has long been valued in Japanese culture for its natural antibacterial properties, subtle aroma, and soft yet resilient grain, qualities that help preserve the sharpness of kitchen knives.
Precision through simplicity
Each manaita is shaped, finished, and inspected by hand.
There is no mass production, no industrial shortcuts. Every surface is refined to achieve the ideal balance between softness and durability, while thickness and edges are carefully calibrated for stability during use.
The result is a cutting board that feels solid, quiet, and precise, qualities immediately noticeable from the first cut.
Japanese Hinoki from the Heart of Kansai
Kirin is based in Higashiomi, in Shiga Prefecture, at the heart of the Kansai region in central Japan.
Surrounded by forests, water, and long-standing craft traditions, this area is deeply shaped by seasonal rhythms and a close relationship with the natural environment.
It is here that sustainably sourced Japanese hinoki has long been valued and carefully worked, reflecting a local culture where materials are respected, time is essential, and craftsmanship grows quietly alongside nature.
A Natural Approach to Cooking
More than a kitchen tool, a Japanese cutting board invites a more mindful approach to cooking, where nature, craftsmanship, and quiet beauty come together in balanced harmony.
Cooking with Intention
Why hinoki manaita create a natural connection between knives, hands, and wood
Using a Japanese manaita encourages a more natural approach to cooking, one grounded in attention, material awareness, and respect for the tools you use every day.
The softness of hinoki supports controlled, precise cuts and is especially well suited to Japanese knives, helping preserve their sharpness while offering a quiet, balanced cutting experience.
Caring for a manaita is an essential part of this relationship. Simple habits such as proper cleaning, regular drying, and mindful use help protect the wood and allow the cutting board to age beautifully over time.
To learn more about how to use and care for a Japanese manaita, we invite you to explore our dedicated journal article Cutting Board Safety: What You Need to Know | Tsukushi
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Dear Tsukushi team,
I love the craftsmanship so much and the Sakura bowl is so beautiful. I use it everyday in my dinner time, I feel more delicious!! And the Suiei set also like an art piece, love all your work. Keep it up, I will do my purchase again🥰🫶🏻
The green cherry blossom sakura bowl is absolutely gorgeous and became one of my partner’s prized possessions. You can tell it is crafted with love and care.
Great quality chopping board. Very solid
The color makes me think about summer holiday with Caribbean blue waters color which ofcourse give good feelings and my favorite color is blue so perfect💙
These cups look very cozy and beautiful at the same time and feels nice to hold with a little bump in it for the thumb to hold it nicely while drinking.
Respons time is fast just like the shipping to Europe and the service is also great 😃
I truly love the color and shape of these art pieces, it's truly unique and they are nicely handcrafted and the service of this shop is great!
A great online shop to purchase interesting and thoughtful Japanese inspired gifts.
I will purchase from them again
The bowls are beautiful and a perfect gift for this anniversary.
They arrived quickly and in pristine condition.
I will recommend this gift idea to friends and famiky
Beautiful and nicely designed.
The dimple or small recess positions the thumb so that the cup will be held securely and the internal artwork will be well visible.
The slightly turned in lip also makes for a very comfortable experience.
Great experience, easy to use and quick acknowledgement and delivery.
Beautiful !!! The artistry and colors are exactly as seen in the pictures.Could not be happier they fit your hand perfectly. Arrived quickly and very. well packed and protected for a safe delivery.
I loved every single piece, and especially my hunt was super excited with the collection. Know what to buy for next Christmas, and the packaging is super too.
My experience with Tsukushi is very positive with quality over quantity service!
They also have fair prices prices imo so it's a good choice choosing them as a Shigaraki ware dealer.
Really listening to and thinking with you in wishes and solutions and keep their word so you as a customer can count on them.
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