Hyuga Binchotan
CHARCOAL
Authentic Japanese Binchotan: The World’s Finest Natural Charcoal
Binchotan is the highest quality of charcoal made with natural wood in Japan. There is more convenience charcoal or Binchotan made outside of Japan are becoming used more, those made in Japan are renowned for their high quality. They are additive-free and do not produce any strange smells or smoke. Each piece is cut by hand using a chainsaw from trees grown locally, and then carefully fired in a kiln. This traditional production process results in a superior product, which has been used it in Japanese restaurants not only in Japan but also around the world.
"HYUGA" or "KISHU" BINCHOTAN
Hyuga-Binchotan is of higher quality compared to regular charcoal, but the major difference between Hyuga-Binchotan and Kisyu-Binchotan, which is well known for its quality, is their place of origin.Our Binchotan; Hyuga-Binchotan is produced in Miyazaki Prefecture, which is located on the western side, while Kisyu-Binchotan is produced in Wakayama Prefecture, located in the central part of Japan.Additionally, the type of wood used as the material for Binchotan differs between the two regions. Kishu-Binchotan uses "Ubame oak" or "Aragashi oak," while Hyuga-Binchotan is made from 100% "Aragashi oak" that grows naturally in Miyazaki Prefecture. Some people claim that "Ubame oak" is the superior wood, but in reality, there is no significant difference between the two.
Collection: Hyuga Binchotan
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Binchotan 10kg (1 Box)
Regular price ¥25,000 JPYRegular priceSale price ¥25,000 JPY -
Sold outBinchotan 20kg (2 Box)
Regular price ¥48,000 JPYRegular price¥50,000 JPYSale price ¥48,000 JPYSold out -
Sold outBinchotan 30kg (3 Box)
Regular price ¥97,000 JPYRegular price¥100,000 JPYSale price ¥97,000 JPYSold out -
Sold outBinchotan 40kg (4 Box)
Regular price ¥147,000 JPYRegular price¥150,000 JPYSale price ¥147,000 JPYSold out
